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 …
I feel like a truck sits on my chest
Submitted by Dr T on June 21, 2011 – 12:05pm Question: Since Christmas if i walk just about 10 minutes i have trouble breathing and my heart is racing when i climb up stairs i feel like a truck is on my chest and i can not breath been in and out of hospital stress test with medicines they had …
Is a depressed sternum dangerous?
Submitted by Dr T on June 21, 2011 – 11:39am in Cardiac Risks Question: Hi Dr T, What exactly is this and what problem does this cause? It is a birth defect. If severe, it may compress and displace your heart and lungs and may need to be fixed. It is called pectus excavatum, and associated anomalies such as …
I have a Depressed Sternum
Submitted by Dr T on June 21, 2011 – 11:31am in Other Question: Hi Dr T, What exactly is this and what problem does this cause?
Skipped Heart Beats
Submitted by Dr T on June 21, 2011 – 11:01am Question: Hi Dr T, 47 YO Male, no history of any heart disease or any major health issues, non smoker, moderate social drinker, yes I’m a bit overweight, but in overall good health other than the extra weight. BP is higher than I like ranging in the 125 -130 / …
Acute Chest pains
Submitted by Dr T on June 21, 2011 – 10:52am Question: Hi Dr T, Lying on back, watching TV on couch 11pm one evening, girlfriend spooning on top of chest.Experience sudden contraction in chest, almost like a muscle spasm, causing pain and shortness of breath (4/10 pain). Pain increases in severity, like a strain or load increasing on a muscle, …