Audience member Pat asks Dr. Oz about her 23 year old son’s chest pain. Pat’s son was given medicine for inflammation, and it was later discovered that her son has Atrial Fibrillation (irregular heartbeat). Pat’s son is soon having surgery to correct the irregular heartbeat, but is still concerned about how the chest pain will be corrected. Based on what Pat has described, Dr. Oz states that he believes her son also has Pericarditis (inflammation of the fibrous sac surrounding the heart).
Dr. Oz further notes that when Pericarditis takes place, fluid build-up and discomfort result, and in-turn interfere with the “electrical” pathways going through the heart. This process produces short-circuiting of those heart pathways, which then results in Atrial Fibrillation.
Dr. Oz tells Pat if they can find the cause of her son’s inflammation, both Atrial Fibrillation and Pericarditis should be resolved. Dr. Oz notes that the surgery is a process that identifies the “cracks” within the heart walls, and in having surgery, those “cracks” are essentially being “painted-over and covered-up”. This temporary fix is not the end-all solution, and Dr. Oz exclaims that the source cause of Pat’s son’s issue still needs to be discovered.
Dr. Oz recommends that Pat’s son see a cardiologist (for the heart issues) and a rheumatologist (for immune system issues). Dr. Oz reiterates that it is extremely important to identify the fundamental issues of the problem. Dr. Oz states that medicine and surgery often help, but the reasons behind needing them need to be addressed.
Friday, June 8 2012 3:39 PM EDT2012-06-08 19:39:08 GMT
Audience member Bridgette informs Dr. Oz that her elderly father had quadruple bypass a couple years ago, and that she sometimes feels like he now overdoes his physical activity.
Audience member Bridgette informs Dr. Oz that her elderly father had quadruple bypass a couple years ago, and that she sometimes feels like he now overdoes his physical activity.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:44 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:44:03 GMT
The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by Superstorm Sandy.
The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by superstorm Sandy. The Fox 5 weather team is calling for sunny skies on Sunday and Monday.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:34 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:34:31 GMT
Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested by New York City police after investigating a report of her allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building.
Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested by New York City police after investigating a report of her allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:15:35 GMT
When workers installed one of the much-heralded bike-sharing stations on West 22nd Street near 10th Avenue, they put it right in front of the brownstones.
When workers installed one of the much-heralded bike-sharing stations on West 22nd Street near 10th Avenue, they put it right in front of the brownstones, impacting the entrances for homeowners and tenants.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:10 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:10:09 GMT
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Resorts held a grand opening Thursday for Margaritaville, the $35 million restaurant, bar, and gambling complex that's part of a $70 million expansion and renovation.
Resorts held a grand opening Thursday for Margaritaville, the $35 million restaurant, bar, and gambling complex that's part of a $70 million expansion and renovation.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:09:59 GMT
New York State has 17,000 highway bridges. There are some bad ones. The Tappan Zee Bridge, for example, is set to be replaced because of aging infrastructure.
New York State has 17,000 highway bridges. There are some bad ones. The Tappan Zee Bridge, for example, is set to be replaced because of aging infrastructure.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:33:47 GMT
New Jersey Transit bus riders will soon have a new way to get across the Hudson River: by boat. The agency is partnering with New York Waterways, which will provide ferry service to customers. The
New Jersey Transit bus riders will soon have a new way to get across the Hudson River: by boat. The agency is partnering with New York Waterways, which will provide ferry service to customers. The
