Submitted by Dr T on June 2, 2012 – 8:24am Question: I had an ablation on 5-25-12 . I had a complication with a small perforation and pleural effusion. I was in ICU for 4 days. I am home now and have a lot of lightheaded ness when sitting upin bed or rolling over. I also feel my heart speed …
Pleural Effusion, Atelecatsis
A Pleural Effusion is a buildup of fluid in the space around your lungs. Top « A Pleural Effusion is often associated with atelectasis (collapse of lung tissue ): Atelectasis is an abnormal condition characterized by the collapse of lung tissue, preventing the respiratory exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen. Atelectasis – a collapsed or airless state of the lung …
Precordial catch syndrome
Submitted by Dr T on June 1, 2012 – 9:47am in Chest Pain Question: I am quite sure I have precordial catch syndrome but this pain has been lasting for days. Is it possible for precordial catch syndrome to last that long? Hi Princeton,If you read about precordial catch syndrome, you’ll learn there is no way to (dis)prove its existence. …
Improved Heart Function after bypass surgery
Submitted by Dr T on May 31, 2012 – 11:13am in Cardiac Risks Question: Hello, my husband had a severe heart attack earlier this month. He had a 4way bypass. His doctor said he had permanent heart damage and an ejection fraction of 30-35%. We asked the nurse to read us the echocardiogram and she summed it up as he …
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM)
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) occurs in the last months of pregnancy and up to five months after delivery. Arrhythmias are sometimes a complication of PPCM, a form of dilated cardiomyopathy. This is a condition in which the heart becomes weakened and enlarged and cannot pump blood efficiently. This can lead to heart failure, with fluid buildup in the …
Heart block during pregnancy
Submitted by Dr T on May 31, 2012 – 10:19am in Your heart rhythm Question: Dear dr, im a 30 year old 8 month pregnant woman. Last year may 2011 my cardiologist said that I had a rbbb and a lpfb. I may require a pacemaker for this and very terrified. Today I had 3 ekgs and it all said …
Best treatment for my dad’s coronary artery disease
Submitted by Dr T on May 29, 2012 – 8:53am in Cardiac Risks Question: Your question:My dad is diagnosed with 60% block in central artery and about 95% in right artery. The doctor told us about two types of stent, i) Bare Metal Stent and ii) drug eluting stent. I wanted someone to guide me on which one to use.History …
Should I see a cardio dr ….. or trust the findings
Submitted by Dr T on May 29, 2012 – 8:28am Question: I am a 39 year old black male 5’11 221 no history of health issues my mothe expired at 58 due not taking her high blood pressure meds. my father has high blood pressure and typ e 2 db and smokes I do not smoke and a social drinker. …
SVT
Friday, July 31, 2015 Submitted by Dr T on May 24, 2012 – 3:51pm in Your heart rhythm Question: Hey I’m 17 and was diagnosed with SVT about 2 months ago. I’m not on medication because I chose to have an ablation done but during the surgery they couldn’t induce the tachycardia, so it was a pointless surgery. The procedure …
heart defibulator shock
Submitted by Dr T on May 23, 2012 – 8:41am in Your heart rhythm Question: i am followed by a person that checks it regularly……. but they fail to explain the questions i have…… (1) everytime they put the megneti on to check the machine i start coughing…. like i am sensitive to it is this normal………… (2) the shock …