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- 50 Years
- 31/03/2021
Which fruit is best for heart?
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Apples, Apricots, Bananas, Berries, Grfapefruit, Oranges, Peaches
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View allI'm 26 and my ECG says I have sinus tachycardia and right axis deviation. My doctor put me on a beta-blocker, propranolol 40 mg daily. Should I be worried about how serious this could be?
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I've just gotten some test results back and I'm a bit concerned. Most things seem to be in the normal range except for my Vitamin D 25 hydroxy and lipid profile. My Vitamin D 25 hydroxy level is at 32. For my lipid profile, my cholesterol is 206, triglycerides are 337, HDL is 35, LDL is 103.5, and VLDL is 67.5. Should I be consulting a physician or maybe even a cardiologist about this? I'm also curious about what precautions or medications I should consider to help lower my lipid profile and increase my Vitamin D 25 hydroxy levels.
Your vitamin D 25 hydroxy levels are lower than the normal range, and your lipid profile, specifically cholesterol and triglycerides, are elevated. To address these issues, you can take the following steps: 1. For Vitamin D deficiency (25 hydroxy level of 32): - You can take Vitamin D supplements such as "Calcirol" 60,000 IU once a week for 8 weeks, followed by maintenance therapy of "Uprise D3" 60,000 IU once a month. - Spend more time in sunlight as it helps in natural synthesis of Vitamin D. 2. For high lipid profile: - To lower cholesterol, you can take statin medications such as "Atorvastatin" 20mg once daily. - To lower triglycerides, you can take medications like "Fenofibrate" 160mg once daily. - Additionally, focus on a healthy diet low in saturated fats, cholesterol, and simple sugars. - Regular exercise and weight management can also help improve lipid levels. It is advisable to follow up with a physician for further evaluation and monitoring of your lipid profile and vitamin D levels.
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I'm really concerned because my blood pressure has shot up to 14492 since it got colder. I'm already on Ivabrad for my heart rate, but I've used Prolomet XL 12.5 in the past as a beta blocker for blood pressure. Can I start taking Prolomet XL 12.5 again while I'm on Ivabrad 5 mg?
Yes you can take it maintain salt restricted diet and follow your doctors advice
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