Below you'll find a list of all posts from July, 2015
Submitted by Dr T on July 4, 2013 – 8:50am Question: I got my ECG checkup done and the doctor tells me there’s something wrong with the ECG .. he keeps on asking if I smoke or what, and I cannot say yes as he’s a family doctor and I don’t want anyone from the family know this. Hi Awals! …
Submitted by Dr T on July 1, 2013 – 3:27pm Question: Hello. I am looking for some advice to improve my heart health.Several months ago I was afraid I was having serious cardiac issues but after several medical tests it became clear my symptoms were due to a developed anxiety disorder. However, this has still made me want to take …
Submitted by Dr T on July 1, 2013 – 2:32pm Question: Dr. T – our son had an ablation for WPW at age 15. He is now 30 and had a recurrence. He is very disappointed it came back, because we were told 95% chance it would not. He is on Cartia, and does not plan to agree to another …
Submitted by Dr T on June 30, 2013 – 11:38am Question: I have been diagnosed with WPW. I have been taking Atnenol for well over 6 years. My Cardiologist took me off it and up me on Cardizem. for q bout 45 days. The side effects were horrible (severe hot flashes, memory loss, confusion, weakness, loss of co orrrdination). I …
Submitted by Dr T on June 23, 2013 – 11:03am Question: I’m really hoping you can give me some advice on whether I should see my doctor about this. I’m 28, female, and a student nurse, almost qualified. I have no health conditions that I know of, although I do smoke and my diet could be better. I sometimes feel …
Submitted by Dr T on June 23, 2013 – 10:19am in Cardiac Risks Question: My 12yr old grandson was suffering from headache after a fall playing basketball. one medication the doctor told them he needed and EKG before taking. They then said his heart blood flow is backward. Is this possible or do they mean he has a leaky valve …
Submitted by Dr T on June 21, 2013 – 3:15pm Question: History: 51 yr. old F, healthy(slightly overweight). Runner/jogger since 1998. Last Sunday during a Half Marathon developed pain in chest left side directly under collar bone did not radiate down arm. Severe nausea, dizziness, lightheaded, & tired. Continued nausea for next 2 hours after race. HR too high the …
Submitted by Dr T on June 21, 2013 – 11:55am Question: I recently found out that I have a right atrial myxoma. In my case, it seems to cause mainly hematological and immunological alterations (deranged blood coagulation, GI bleeding, proliferation of B -lymphocytes and vasvulitic-like symptoms/ dermatological signs and poor acral microcirculation) rather than classic heart symptoms. However, some echoes …
Submitted by Dr T on June 19, 2013 – 12:54pm in Chest Pain Question: Three weeks ago I start having chest pain, shortness of breath, light headed, and dizziness. I went to my medical doc who referred me to a cardiologist. I was examined, failed the stress test, and was scheduled for a heart cath. After the heart cath my …
Submitted by Dr T on June 19, 2013 – 12:21pm in Cardiac Risks Question: Dear Sirs my EKG says poor R wave progression borderline I was rushed to and echocardiogram which came out totally normal. my dr says its age related changes im 61 never had a problem what can I believe 146 rate 76 qt 372 qtch 400 qrsd …