aortic valve disorder

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Chest Heaviness and Brief Chest Pain for

I have been experiencing occasional chest discomfort for the past 9–10 years. At times, my chest feels heavy, and occasionally I experience brief pain that lasts around 10–15 seconds before resolving on its own. The pain can vary in nature—sometimes it feels like a sharp, pin-prick sensation. These episodes usually occur once or twice a day. I am currently 25 years old and would like to understand the possible cause of these symptoms.

Lipid Profile

This is my lipid profile after using Rosuvas F10 for 3 months. can I stop it suddenly as my lipid profile is now Normal. What precautions to be taken to prevent it from rising again.

Heart Problem or may be??

My mother has thyroid Problem and BP and 3 years ho chuka menopause this is her medical Problem but my mother has heart beat fast and when he talk he felt chest discomfort and fatigue frequently i guess is this heart problem or heart attack i m so sacred tell me plzz

Dry cough after CABG

My dad had CABG * 3 some 20-25 days back and now he has severe dry cough that gets aggravated when he lies down ...is it common and what should be done ? I have attached the list of medicines he is taking..earlier he was put on grillinctus BM but now the cough has become dry

Regarding high triglycerides

I am a 38-year-old male recently diagnosed with Chronic Ischaemic Heart Disease. My recent laboratory results show very high triglyceride levels at 563 mg/dL and total cholesterol at 249 mg/dL. Although I do not currently have chest pain, I have been experiencing palpitations and shortness of breath while running or talking 10 miniutes, sometimes accompanied by syncope. I am currently prescribed LIPANTHYL (Fenofibrate) 145 mg and ASTATIN (Atorvastatin) 10 mg. Since my insurance has not approved further investigations, could you please advise if an echocardiogram is strictly required for my condition or if there are alternative steps I should take?

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Doctors
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
Columbus 43210, COLUMBUS
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
Weinland Park, COLUMBUS
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
Columbus 43213, COLUMBUS
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
Columbus 43214, COLUMBUS