Submitted by Dr T on May 23, 2012 – 8:32am Question: My 36 yr old son developed AFIB a few yrs ago, his cardiologist prescribed a take as needed medication, I do not know the name, but he never prescribed a blood thinner, each passing year the AFIB progressively worsened, this past year my son was placed on several different …
Unusual Angina?
Submitted by Dr T on May 16, 2012 – 12:00pm in Chest Pain Question: I have been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, based on an exercise stress test, EKG’s, Echocardiogram and my description of chest tightness after walking several blocks. I currently take the “big four” heart medications: beta-blocker, nitrate, statin, aspirin. My chest tightness only seems to occur when …
Cholesterol and HDL ration numbers
Submitted by Dr T on May 9, 2012 – 8:42am in Cardiac Risks Question: just received my blood work back and my cholesterol level was 154. my trig were 71 my HDL was 68. my cholesterol HDL came back 2.1 and on the report they indicated tht it was low. Please advise if I should be concerned. Hi Marie,No need …
Is Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) safer for everyone?
Is Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) safer for everyone? Submitted by Dr T on May 6, 2012 – 9:28am in Cardiac Risks Question: Hello,What would be the clinical pathway for assessing patients with severe AS until becoming eligible for TAVI? If not eligible, what are the options available otherwise? TAVI is a procedure developed for patients with severe aortic valve …
Is this heart failure?
Submitted by Dr T on April 23, 2012 – 9:35am in Cardiac Risks Question: What does having a moderate to marked decrease in lv systolic function with an estimated ejection fraction of 30-35%, with global hypokinesis, evidence for impaired diastolic relaxation mean? What should be my objective in options for treatment, if any? Hi Connie,These findings suggest diminished heart function …
Arteries like an old man
Submitted by Dr T on April 5, 2012 – 2:30pm in Cardiac Risks Question: Two weeks ago, my husband who is 39yrs old , went for a medical checkup in one the Hospital in Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia. The Mediacl assistants who checked my hubby , told that his arteries functioning like 74yrs man. I’m so sad after hearing this from my …
New onset Atrial fibrillation
Submitted by Dr T on March 30, 2012 – 9:32am in Your heart rhythm Question: Last week I went to my primary doctor because I had not been able to sleep for more than 4 hours a night for months. He diagnosed me with atrial fibrillation after performing an EKG and referred me to a cardiologist. I am a 40 …
ICD for heart failure
Submitted by Dr T on March 28, 2012 – 10:58am Question: My husband is 74 years old, exercises vigorously, and has doneso for his entire life. He eats well and has good cholesterol numbers, and is a healthy weight/nonsmoker. Takes medication for blood pressure only; bp is under control.May 2011 had normal EF rate, but b/c of persistent low heart …
At risk for a heart attack
Submitted by Dr T on March 23, 2012 – 1:14pm in Cardiac Risks Question: Dear Sir,I am a Male 54 years old and my Lipid Profile indicates Triglyceride as 410 mg/dl. My Blood Pressure is 180 / 100 and today I got my ECG done which indicates ” QRS[T] CONTOUR ABNORMALITY CONSISTENT WITH INFERIOR INFARCT PROBABLY OLD “Of late I …
A soccer player collapsing during a Premier League Match
Submitted by Dr T on March 23, 2012 – 12:47pm in Your heart rhythm Question: Hi,As you may or may not know a footballer in the UK collapsed on the pitch and is lucky to be alive.This of course worries me drastically been a 23 year old lad who does regularly participate in sport it also brings back memories of …