Submitted by Dr T on June 28, 2011 – 8:47am Question: Hi Dr T, I am a 35 year old female who was diagnosed with pvc’s and LVH 2 years ago. I have been taking Tenoretic 50/25 for about 4 years now and was kept on this medication after getting diagnosed. Recently I started having some unusual symptoms. When I …
Light headed with Palpitations
Submitted by Dr T on June 27, 2011 – 1:24pm in Your heart rhythm Question: I have a history palpitations and fast heart rate. I have had Echo, 6 EKGS w cardiac monitoring, Holtor and event monitors, blood work ( metabolic panels, CBC, thyroid, ect)and chest x-ray. The only real diagnosis was a heart rate that is faster than normal …
Palpitations and side effects from other medications
Submitted by Dr T on June 25, 2011 – 5:21pm Question: I’m a 45 year old female, 5’-8”, 130 lbs. Back in February I had a bad reaction to Allegra allergy medication that sent my heart racing. I’ve used allergy meds since I was 20 years old. In late Feb, I began experiencing dizziness/vertigo, palpitations, racing and PVC’s. I was …
New onset low blood pressure and chest pain and the risk of heart disease
Submitted by Dr T on June 24, 2011 – 8:50am in Chest Pain Question: Hi Dr T, A good friend recently lost a significant amount of weight and started a walking program over a 10 week period. He has been on medication for high blood pressure, however, now his blood pressure is in the range of 90/60 routinely. He has …
How to read an EKG
Submitted by Dr T on June 24, 2011 – 8:34am in Your heart rhythm Question: Hi Dr T: My Pre-op ECG read vertical axis unusual for age but other wise normal. Can you tell me what this means (vertical axis)? I cannot identify what the unusual feature is of course, but this explains the vertical axis of an EKG: EKG …
Azithromycin and cardiac side effects
Submitted by Dr T on June 23, 2011 – 9:21am in Your heart rhythm Question: Hi Dr T, I have PVCs which were determined normal by my doctor, and I have learned to deal with them. I was recently prescribed the antibiotic azithromycin, and I noticed it said not to take if you have a heart rhythm disorder. Since my …
What is the risk of a borderline EKG?
Submitted by Dr T on June 23, 2011 – 8:59am in Cardiac Risks Question: Hi Dr T, I had an EKG done. It said possible left atrial enlargement, incomplete rbbb, borderline ECG. My t waves were a bit elevated but wide, not narrow (i know sometimes t-waves can indicate serious heart issues). I also have epilepsy, which is controlled. But …
Tired after I had a Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
Tired after I had a Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Submitted by Dr T on June 23, 2011 – 8:43am in Cardiac Risks Question: Hi Dr T,Not sure if you can answer this one Had a Pulmonary Embolism (PE) in December caused by atrial fibrillation (Afib). Since then I get really tired I know that part of it is the beta blockers …
My father has a dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure. What is his risk of dying?
Submitted by Dr T on June 22, 2011 – 1:46pm Question: Hi Dr T, My father, aged 53 – was diagnosed with a dilated cardiomyopathy. Upon diagnosis he was informed that he could die the next day or in ten years time, and they had no clear understanding of it but they recommended more tests. He did not go in …
I may have Marfan’s syndrome. Is it risky?
Submitted by Dr T on June 21, 2011 – 2:06pm Question: Hi Dr T, I am a 16 year old girl who was just at the cardiologist today. He suggested that I may have Marfan’s syndrome. What does it mean? Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue in your body. The damage caused by Marfan syndrome can …