Ask An Expert: Heart Disease

I take one simvastatin in the evening for cholesterol. I am having more trouble sleeping than normal. Could I take it in the morning?

Can you take Zocor if you have had hepatitis?

I take high blood pressure medication. I have a cold that is settling into my chest. Can I use over-the-counter medications for mucus relief?

Is there any risk for someone with high blood pressure to start taking prednisone?

Are egg yolks good, bad or neutral?

I have been taking 20 mg of simvastatin for some time. I have read that this type of drug increases the risk of cancer. What is your advice on taking this medication?

What is the best time to take a blood pressure medication — in the morning or before bed?

What would cause a person to have a slow heartbeat?

I have a moderate to severe "patent foramen ovale." My doctor recommends that I have it closed. What are my options? Can I wait or should it be done in the near future?

Is it safe to use Zomig for migraine headaches if you have heart disease? Should I use Zomig during the visual aura stage of the migraine or wait until the headache starts?