High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
My fasting blood test shows total cholesterol 256 mg/dL and triglycerides 536 mg/dL. Are these levels dangerous? What additional tests are needed, and do I need medication to reduce them?
Cardiologist Opinion
Health Q&A
Lower chest discomfort
Dear Doctor, I would like to seek your advice regarding my 80-year-old father. In 2025, he was admitted to the same hospital with heavy breathing and discomfort in his lower chest and upper abdomen. He was diagnosed with acute gastritis, and we were told that his breathing difficulty could be related to the gastric problem. In 2026, he was admitted again with almost identical symptoms, including heavy breathing and chest discomfort, but without pain or cramps in his chest, jaw or arm. This time, he was diagnosed with acute left ventricular failure (LVF). We are confused as to why similar symptoms led to different diagnoses on these two occasions. He continues to experience these episodes, particularly after lunch and his afternoon sleep. Could you please advise whether these recurring symptoms could be related to gastritis or acid reflux, or a cardiac condition ?
Lump growing after Coronary Angiography
My mother age of 64 had CAG but everything is normal, it has been 8 days she is growing a lump day by day at punctured site. Attaching a image, what could have happened? She feels lot of pain with little press. I am tensed before reaching hospital. Thank u Sir/madam.
High bp, weakness
On Friday her bp was 115/84 and pulse 80 Now her bp is 166/107 What to do... We have checked 3 times after every 5 mins... It's still showing high. What should we do ?
Regarding bp issue headache with bp medi
I am taking ctd t 12.5:80 and ciplar la 40.but feeling dizzy and suffering from headache most of the time.previously taking amloz at. But bp one day shoot upto 180/110 . doctor changed the medicine.but not comfortable.please suggest
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Dr. James Michael Kleman
Internal Medicine (Residency, Medical School, Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases, Residency in Internal Medicine, Class of 1987)
39 years experience
OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians
Glen Echo, COLUMBUS
Dr. Albert J. Kolibash
Internal Medicine (Fellowship, Medical School, Internship, Residency, Class of 1967, Internship, Transitional Year, Residency, Internal Medicine, Medical Education)
59 years experience
Delivery OSU hospital
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Dr. Allan J Nichols
Internal Medicine (Fellowship, Residency, Medical School, Medical Education, Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases, Residency in Internal Medicine, Medical degree, DO)
46 years experience
OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians
Glen Echo, COLUMBUS
Dr. Judson S Millhon
Internal Medicine (Medical School, Residency, Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases, Residency in Internal Medicine, Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology)
36 years experience
OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians
Glen Echo, COLUMBUS
Dr. Nicholas James Davakis
Cardiologist (Medical School, Residency - ID, Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases, Fellowship 2)
45 years experience
Mount Carmel Grove City
South Central Hilltop, COLUMBUS
