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 / …
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?
Azithromycin and cardiac side effects
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 …
Pause in heart rate, LVH and my risk of heart failure
Submitted by Dr T on June 28, 2011 – 8:47am Question: Hi Dr T, I am a 35 year old female who was diagnosed with pvc’s and LVH 2 years ago. I have been taking Tenoretic 50/25 for about 4 years now and was kept on this medication after getting diagnosed. Recently I started having some unusual symptoms. When I …
Palpitations and Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP)
Palpitations and Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) Submitted by Dr T on July 16, 2011 – 6:41am in Your heart rhythm Question: I am a 40 yr old female. I’m 5’3″ and weigh 128 lbs. I do not smoke. I do drink wine occasionally. I exercise 4-5 days a week. Avid runner. My blood pressure is always low (90/60) and cholesterol …
My son with RBBB may be at risk for sudden cardiac death (SCD)
My son with RBBB may be at risk for sudden cardiac death (SCD) Submitted by Dr T on July 21, 2011 – 7:21am in Your heart rhythm Question: hi there. My seven year old son was diagnosed with right bundle branch block at birth. This is completely unrelated to any surgery and was only diagnosed because he had some mild …
Pericarditis and chest pain follow up
Submitted by Dr T on July 21, 2011 – 7:43am Question: Thanks for the reply, Dr T. I had an initial ECHO a few days after the chest pain in September 2010. The doctor said it was fine, but subsequently another doctor said the ECHO showed – something like – ‘a bright or highlighted’ pericardium which was consistent with pericarditis. …
Do I need special Heart Tests at my age?
Submitted by Dr T on July 30, 2011 – 8:58am Question: Hi. I am an 80 year old male, in good health. Over the years my BP has stayed in the 120/80 range and my cholesterol readings have also been within range. I have no angina or other heart problem symptoms. I was born with a murmur, which usually is …
Bacon Dusted Diver’s Scallops
Bacon Dusted Diver’s Scallops With A Pickled Beet Risotto Ask Doctor T. Blog Ask A Question Three vessel coronary artery disease Question Three vessels disease with 100 % RCA AND CX 90%,LCA95% WHAT SHOULD DO WITH PAITENT AGE 65 yr Plz give advise Read Dr T’s Answer Stent and Failed Removal Question Prior to extensive surgery a stent was placed …
Chest pains, fast heart rate and difficulty breathing
Submitted by Dr T on August 10, 2011 – 1:57pm in Chest Pain Question: In march 2010 while sitting relaxing experienced chest pain,dizziness,arm going numb/stiff,heart rate 150 and difficulty breathing.lasted 10 minutes.visited er on number of occasion .had stress test,ekg. everything came back normal.heart racing not as bad ,but still get chest pain/spasms all the time and scared i’ll die. …