Can Certain Foods Induce Cardiac Arrhythmia? (med Professionals, Researchers And Known Citations Only Please!)

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Me: 42, nonsmoker, overweight but otherwise good health. Currently on HCT & Lisinopril for BP control.
A year ago, I had episodes of what could best be described as a “cardiac arrhythmia”, where my normal heart rate seemed to accelerate briefly to maybe 6-8x normal rate, lasting ~2 seconds, then returning to normal. Maybe 20-30 events [...]

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Sudden Chronic High Blood Pressure In A Healthy Male, What Gives?

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

I have had chronic high blood pressure for about a week now, I feel dizzy at times, and my heart rate is elevated. I feel like I am on edge all the time, like if my adrenaline is pumping 24/7. Symptoms include recurring diarrhea, nausea, and anxiety. My doctor just told me my BP was [...]

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Life Expectancy For Severe Hypertension?

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

For someone who is 55 years old, 5′8″, 155-160lbs., constantly stressed/depressed and anxious. Diastolic BP of 115-125 (taking meds for it). Eats fatty foods with moderate amounts of salt. Smoked for 30 years but quit 8 years ago.
Is a stroke or heart attack near ?
How many more years to live ?

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My Husband In His Early Forties Recently Undergone A Cardiac Procedure. I Need To Know Some Receipies.?

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

My husband has been advised low fat, low salt diet. He does not suffer from Diabetes, high Cholesterol , etc.& his BP is well under control due to regular medication. The food I cook for him at home taste very unappetising for him. He needs to eat more as he has to regain his strength. [...]

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My Blood Pressure Usually Remains High 139/89 Or More?i’m 24 M.my Dad Says U Will Soon Go Into Dialysis.will I?

Friday, February 5th, 2010

I drink tea 4-5 cups and sometimes I smoke, I smoke very less. Sometimes I don’t smoke for weeks.Maybe like 2 cigarette and not more.My dad checks BP of mine some times, my BP comes normal, but more times it’s comes high.He says you better quit drinking tea,coffee and never drink it ever in your [...]

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