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Hypercholesterolemia

Im having elevated ldl cholesterol above 190mg/dl from past 3 yrs , with lifestyle modification and diet changes i have reduced my weight by 7kg and ldl cholesterol to 158mg/dl. Despite of the changes im having borderline high ldl  cholesterol. I have also done lipoprotein a test which is also on the higher side . Do I require to take statins for indefinite period or I can decrease cholesterol levels further by diet and exercise alone.

My father fainted once for few second

My father who takes prolomet xl 12.5 after bathing fainted.doctor done a 24 hrs holter test Now he is ok.sp.what his holter report suggest

Breathlessness relief

Recently she was diagnosed with blockage after she experienced chest and back pain. Initially we thought it was gas pain. Now I do not have the details of medicine prescribed by cardiologist but can I give oxygen from oxy99 can if she is breathless? Can I give her cherry and beetroot in daily diet? Doctor has said that 95% blockage after echo. Is it possible to say so? What course of action and diet do you advice?

Fatigue after intense play

He has been taking 5ng rosuvasatin for last 6 months every alternate day for ldl of 130 and tg of 370. He has been playing tennjs for 2 years without any problem..but for some months..jhe has looked tired...now 1 month back he played for 2 hours...and after that he has been very fatigued...he rested for 3 weeks and again played for 1 hour...now its been 4 days...he still looks fatigued alot....is this caused by overexertion plus rosuvastatin?

Tingling in hands upper skin and in body

Dear Sir, Suffering from mid spine bearable pain, but tingling in hands and legs and face jaw, some time feel like I'll faint but not yet fainted, imbalance feeling but I can walk and drive bike normal, my body weight 108kg height 5ft 7 inch, no sugar, blood report and ecg normal, 2decho normal, ...iam just worried of tingling in hands upper skin, and imbalance feeling it's irritating. Please help with your suggestions why this happens and root cause.

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Dr. James Karas - Cardiologist
Dr. James Karas Cardiologist (Medical School, Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases, Residency in Internal Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, Residency - ID, Fellowship 2, Medical degree, DO, Fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine) 36 years experience Cleveland Clinic
Columbus 43212, COLUMBUS
Dr. John P Kovalchin - Pediatrician
Dr. John P Kovalchin Pediatrician (Medical School, Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology, Residency in Pediatrics, Residency - ID, Fellowship 2) 37 years experience The Richard M Ross Heart Hospital
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Dr. John Jay Warner - Internal Medicine
Dr. John Jay Warner Internal Medicine (Medical School, Residency) 34 years experience The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center General Surgery
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Dr. Fareed Raza Shaikh - Cardiologist
Dr. Fareed Raza Shaikh Cardiologist (Medical School, Class of 1999, Residency - ID, Fellowship 2) 29 years experience Mount Carmel Medical Group
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Dr. Lee R Davis - Internal Medicine
Dr. Lee R Davis Internal Medicine (Fellowship, Medical School, Residency, Internship, Residency - ID, Fellowship 2, Class of 1973) 53 years experience Knightsbridge Int Med & Car
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