Submitted by Dr T on March 16, 2011 – 8:08am Question: We got propably lqt syndrome 1 or 2 in our family. We undergo genetic tests these days. It was discovered incidentally on my routine ECG, than confirmed on another. I´m now 25, I had only 2 presyncopes/no collapse up to now.I have been played strenous sport all my life …
I am worried about my doctor’s advice
Submitted by Dr T on March 16, 2011 – 7:55am in Your heart rhythm Question: I was recently at a routine appointment when my physician took my blood pressure, then did a chest x-ray, followed by what I think was a stress test. She then told me that my heart rate was way too high and immediately referred me to …
Could I have a thoracic outlet syndrome
Submitted by Dr T on March 15, 2011 – 6:11pm Question: 37 year old female with pain in upper left arm sensitive to touch and collarbone -some swelling in lower forearm had since last august had various tests eventually had MRI which showed 50 % stenosis of subclavian artery – but my consultant doesnt think it is related to …
Different BPs in my arms
Submitted by Dr T on March 15, 2011 – 1:16pm in Your heart rhythm Question: In Feb. I wore a 24 hr holter monitor they saw what they are calling Supraventricular tachycardia I went in for a consult with a cardiologist on March 11, 2011 they did the EKG that seemed to be ok they did BP in both arms …
PE, Chest Pain and Lightheadedness
Submitted by Dr T on March 14, 2011 – 7:29pm Question: Hello. I am having symptoms of very bad lightheadedness (I can feel this even when laying down) and chest pain(increases with light exertion). The chest pain is sharp, stabbing at times. It does also burn in the lung area where I can pinpoint the pain. I also have pain …
High Fibrinogen levels
Submitted by Dr T on March 14, 2011 – 9:49am Hello, my mom was getting alot of bloody noses. Then she was rushed to the hospital because her nose was really bleeding heavy. They had to caterize the inside she had 4 or 5 veins that needed to be caterized. My mother has always has low blood pressure. The doctor …
MY CRP lab result was 7.25
Submitted by Dr T on March 14, 2011 – 9:28am in Cardiac Risks Question: Hello I am 48 year old female . My weight is 175 Lb. My height is 5′ 4″. I don’t excercise. My last cholesterol was 212. My question is should I have additional test done because this CRP level was so high ? Also when I …
My young son has an enlarged aorta
Submitted by Dr T on March 14, 2011 – 9:04am in Cardiac Risks Question: Just found out my 14 year old son has enlarged aorta while looking for something totally unrelated. His was 2.6 standard deviations above norm, is this the 1.5 times the size you mentioned to another person as being the point of increased chance for rupture? He …
Do I need to keep taking my Hypertension meds
Submitted by Dr T on March 12, 2011 – 12:01pm in Cardiac Risks Question: I have been taking Avalide for the past two years since I was diagnosed with hypertension.I believe it was brought on by my new high stress job. At 50, although overweight, I always ate healthy and was active, and my readings were high normal until my …
ECHO test results show high normal pressure in my lungs
Submitted by Dr T on March 12, 2011 – 11:47am in Cardiac Risks Question: 39 year old female, had echo done and need more answers with he results: Mild tricuspid regurgitation with top normal pulmonary pressure.(estimated at 31 mmHg). Low normal left ventricular systolic function 50- 55%. What does this all mean? Is there a heart condition I should be …