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Why am I having shooting chest pain during physical exertion?
Query: Hello doctor,I have always had chest pains and pains specifically in my left arm or chest, but right now, I feel like it is difficult to breathe and I have upper left arm pain to my left breast. It is mainly a pressure a dull ache, but now it is shooting. It is more difficult to breath when I lay do... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your chest pains seem to be muscular. Another possibility is of acid reflux that can also cause such kind of illnesses. We should also rule out any cardiac issues in case of chest pains. So, you should get a chest X-ray and ECG done. If the ECG and chest X-ray are norm... Read Full »
Please explain my EKG report taken for fast heartbeat during rest.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a female, 28 years old. I do not smoke or play sports or have alcohol. I have BP borderline (130/85) at rest, I suffer from tachycardia at rest. I often have ventricular extrasystoles, frequent bigeminy, and couples of VT. My heart is mad and begins to beat very fast and loud at ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your EKG shows sinus tachycardia and probably left ventricular hypertrophy (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As you said you had mild valvular leakage, there might be some other problem as well. Therefore I advise you to have echocardiography done. If yo... Read Full »
Could you explain the false lumen in my aorta on the MRI?
Query: Hello doctor, I am taking an MRI of my aorta once a year to check for the development of dissections, aneurysms, and enlargement of my aortic root. This is because my family can have connective tissue disorder (not yet diagnosed). I just got back from my MRI, and doing this every year. I have a hab... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am glad that you are an aware patient and getting yourself screened annually for aortic pathologies. The aortic origin, arch, and descending thoracic aorta show normal caliber lumen (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Abdominal aorta and its branches appea... Read Full »
EKG for shortness of breath showed QTc 470. Do I have a prolonged QT?
Query: Hello doctor,I went to the ER for shortness of breath. I suffer from panic disorder and hypochondria. My doctor did an EKG and released me and told me it was benign. I saw my QTc was 470. Is this correct? She told me there was a benign ST elevation. I am so nervous. Please help me. Is this EKG norma... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, it is not a long QT (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Manually, QTc fine. There are S waves in lateral leads suggestive of some conduction delay and early stages of RBBB (right bundle branch block), which can also be seen normally in some individu... Read Full »
Do symptoms persist even after normal follow-up ECGs?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old female with a healthy BMI. Two years ago, at the age of 25, an ECG revealed early repolarization antero-laterally and inferiorly. Subsequent ECGs were normal, but I have been experiencing regular palpitations, and occasional lightheadedness when lying down or standi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Your lipid profile results (attachments have been removed to protect the patient’s identity) indicate normal levels. If you are experiencing palpitations exclusively upon transitioning from a lying position to standing, potential caus... Read Full »
Could you please check my ECG and let me know if everything is fine?
Query: Hi doctor, I regularly do yearly ECG test. This year I could not do that due to certain situations. I did a routine ECG test and got a consultation from a local physician, and he told me that the result was normal. I wanted to get a second opinion. I have no history of any previous health issues. Co... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your report is normal (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). There are baseline artifacts due to machine problems, but there are no significant abnormalities on ECG (electrocardiogram). However, it would be best to focus on ... Read Full »
Do I need to receive the balance two Fondum injections?
Query: Hello doctor,I am recommended the injection Fondum based upon the ECG. The ECG report says the blood supply to one valve is less other all is fine, already taken one. Also, other medicines as Rosumac gold (Aspirin, Rosuvastatin, Clopidogrel), Sorbitrate. Should I take balance two injections of Fondu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These medicines are given for acute coronary syndromes. Please send me ECG so that I can guide you accordingly that what to do next. Please tell about the age of patient, symptoms, and any blood tests performed. Read Full »
Do I need to worry about panic attacks and irregular heartbeats?
Query: Hi doctor,I feel as if I am getting irregular heartbeats. I had suffered from panic attacks quite a few times in the last six months. Since then, I have been having these irregular heartbeats. Although, I have not had a panic attack now, the heart still beats irregularly and it occurs throughout the... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you haven't undergone any tests yet, it is crucial to take proactive steps in that direction. I recommend getting an ECG, a 2D echocardiogram, and a blood pressure check to assess your cardiovascular health. If you suspect it may be a panic attack, it is essential to ... Read Full »
My 79-year-old father had a bypass and his ECG shows mild changes. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My father is 79-years-old and diabetic for the past 30 years. He has had a bypass in the past and also a stroke. He is taking the following medications Mixtard Insulin 30/70 - 50 units in morning,13 units night, Glycomet GP2 one in the morning and night, Linagliptin 5 mg one in the mornin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Does he have any symptoms like chest heaviness or breathlessness on exertion? Can you share the previous echocardiogram and ECG (electrocardiogram)? Both ECG and echocardiogram (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) show some abnormalities (not major... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 19-year-old female my height is 64.5 inches and my weight is 127 pounds. When I am showering in a standing position I feel really tired and that is my heart is beating fast so I set on the floor to relax and I suffer from upper back and neck pain with terrible headaches and when ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. There are multiple possibilities like low hemoglobin, thyroid, heart issues, or anxiety related. The most likely cause appears to be low hemoglobin. Low hemoglobin or also called anemia can lead to palpitations, tirednes... Read Full »