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 Bypass
surgery costs patients approximately $30,000-$40,000. There are also risks
(3%-9% mortality rate during or after surgery).
Over
50% of bypass patients have recurrences within five years.
Balloon
angioplasty, another precarious, invasive form of treatment, costs the
patient $15,000 - $20,000 and presents high risks of recurrence within 3 to
5 months
Conventional
cholesterol-lowering drugs, such as Lovastatin, may cost an average of $500
- 2,000 per year, per person. These drugs have various short-term and/or
long-range side-effects.
A
chorus of establishment voices, including the American Cancer Society, the
National Cancer Institute and the Senate Committee on Nutrition and Human
Needs, claims that animal fat is linked not only with heart disease but also
with cancers of various types. Yet when researchers from the University of
Maryland analyzed the data they used to make such claims, they found that
vegetable fat consumption was correlated with cancer and animal fat was not
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The care of a physician is important in the
diagnosis and ongoing treatment of heart disease. An initial physical
examination screens for all
lifestyle and medical
risks that contribute to coronary heart disease.
Blood lipid levels and
blood pressure values are measured. Regular
follow-ups are advised based upon age, risk profile and medical conditions.
When there are abnormalities, further
diagnostic testing may be
warranted. Along with evaluation, monitoring and referral coordination, the
physician prescribes drug therapies and provides counseling to minimize risk
and disease progression.
For those who require drug therapy, a brief review
of the most common medications used to treat heart disease is included
below. Be sure to discuss any questions you have about treatment goals and
prescribed therapies with your physician.
Drug Therapies
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Anticoagulants
Commonly called 'blood thinners,' anticoagulants help
prevent blood clots
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Aspirin: |
A small aspirin is often recommended for
people who have had a heart attack, stroke or unstable angina. Aspirin
therapy can help prevent recurrent attacks. For those who have many
heart disease risk factors, a physician may prescribe aspirin therapy
in hopes of preventing an initial heart attack. Side effects include
stomach irritation, excessive bleeding and undesirable interactions
between aspirin and other medications. |
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Coumadin: |
Coumadin is a stronger drug that reduces the
risk of blood clots forming. It may be prescribed when the heart is
not pumping blood well and blood moves inefficiently. Vitamin K
interacts with coumadin, so be sure to discuss your intake of
vitamin K rich food sources with your
physician. |
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Nitrates
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| Nitroglycerin is used
to treat angina pectoris. It acts to reduce the workload of the heart
in two ways. First, it widens the coronary arteries, thus increasing
the flow of blood to the heart. Second, it relaxes veins that return
blood to the heart when taken in a sublingual (under the tongue)
tablet. Other preparations are designed to prevent attacks. These
preparations come in a pill form or in a nitroglycerine patch that is
worn on the skin. |
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Vitamin Therapy
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E may be prescribed as supplements because of their
antioxidant properties. Vitamin B3, niacin or nicotinic acid
relaxes and dilates (expands) blood vessels to improve blood flow. Be
sure to check with your physician to assess if vitamin supplements are
appropriate for you. Vitamins, if used, should be taken in safe and
recommended amounts. Mega-dosing certain vitamins may hold negative
consequences. |
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Lipid Lowering Agents
Common drug selections to lower cholesterol and triglycerides
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Classification
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Medications
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Drug Actions
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Statins |
Lovastatin, Simvastatin, Pravastatin, Fluvastatin, Cerivastatin |
Controls the rate of cholesterol production in the body. |
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Bile Acid Resins |
Cholestyramine, Colestipol |
Binds cholesterol-containing bile acids in the intestines, then
eliminates them in the stool. |
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Fibrates |
Gemfibrozil, Lopid |
Primarily used to lower triglycerides. |
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Blood Pressure Medications
Common drug selections to lower blood pressure
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Classification
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Medications
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Drug Actions
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ACE
Inhibitors |
Enalapril, Lisinopril, Captopril |
Helps prevent constriction of the arteries. |
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Calcium Channel Blockers |
Verapamil, Diltiazem, Nifedipine |
Reduce oxygen demand of the heart muscle. Dilates coronary arteries to
increase oxygen supply to the heart muscle. |
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Beta-Blockers |
Propranolol, Atenolol, Metoprolol |
Reduces heart rate, and reduces oxygen demand of the heart muscle. |
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Diuretics |
Lasix, HCTZ |
Increases urine output. This reduces fluid retention, blood volume and
blood pressure. |
The following
supplements are most often indicated with heart problems:
The following reflexes will often be active when
the heart is weakened:
These reflexes should be tested and treated with
the proper supplementation. You should take this
preliminary free test or be
examined by a
competent CRA® practitioner for testing. A liver/gallbladder flush and
intestinal detoxification program may also be recommended.
For dietary recommendations
go here.
Nerve pressure in the upper thoracic spine can
cause heart problems. Go here for
information regarding chiropractic treatment.
Take this preliminary
to see if your cardiovascular system condition could respond to nutritional
therapy.
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