Below you'll find a list of all posts from 2015
Submitted by Dr T on October 14, 2013 – 12:41pm Question: Hi im a 37 male i have sinus tachy and take 100 mg of atenenol per day to control it. last oct 2012 i went into afib and was converted back with iv meds, with in 36 hours of the onset, there was a battery of tests echo, stress …
Submitted by Dr T on October 11, 2013 – 11:21am in Your heart rhythm Question: I know a pacemaker will not prevent pvc’s but is it any protection from a pvc string? It seems logical that a pacer is to correct abnormal rythms and should thereby interrupt a pvc string before it could become life-threatening by returning rythm back to …
Submitted by Dr T on October 7, 2013 – 11:00am Question: In Feb. 2013 I experienced 2 heart attacks, which led to the insertion of 3 stents. Afterward I felt great, cleaned up my lifestyle considerably, however I did not right away. Recently I ve been experiencing angina pains when my heart rate is increased even by simple walking for …
Submitted by Dr T on October 6, 2013 – 9:27am Question: I have been having trigeminal pacs for two weeks now. This is new onset for me and is causing me a lot of anxiety and discomfort and maybe an occasional dizziness and chest soreness from the “pounding of my heart.” I have gone to a physician and awaiting lab …
Submitted by Dr T on September 30, 2013 – 4:47am Question: I recently had pericardial effusion and tamponade…..I was fixed with a drain for 5 days but they did not go in blind. The surgeon cut a 4 inch incision in order to direct the drain and to take a biopsy of the pericardial sac. Its been 3 weeks and …
Submitted by Dr T on September 6, 2013 – 2:50am in Cardiac Risks Question: I had 2 five hour energy shots today. Since then, my pulse has been between 120 and 130. And feeling dizzy. Is this normal? Hi Nichole, Hopefully concerned enough to not do it again! Energy drinks etc. contain large doses of caffeine, that increase your heart …
Submitted by Dr T on September 5, 2013 – 8:11am in Cardiac Risks Question: I am a rheumatic heart patient and I take penicilline benzathine injections every month. can I wear braces? what precaution must i do if i wear braces? Hi Suzanna, Yes, of course you can wear braces and no you don’t need special precautions. Recommendations have changed …
Submitted by Dr T on September 2, 2013 – 4:24am Question: I have a LBBB, an AVblock, an a left axis deviation. Would this cause, the pain in my lower back, an the pain in my hip’s, and the swolling in my legs and feet? Answer:A left branch bundle block (LBBB) may be associated with coronary artery disease (CAD) and if so, it would …
Submitted by Dr T on September 2, 2013 – 2:36am Question: My husband a 71 years old, wt 83 kg, height 180cm, very active with outdoor activies, including riding his bike 12 miles in less than 30 minutes per day, was diagnosed with A Fib May 2013, during a routine pre-op visit. surgery has been put on hold (herina). He …
Submitted by Dr T on August 28, 2013 – 6:41am Question: I am 39. I saw a cardiologist last year with ectopic beats, during the day and when recovering from a quick run or quick skip. Had 72 hour monitor and echogram. said showed a few benign ectopic beats. everything normal. I have just joined a gym and now worried …