Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is understandable to be worried, especially with a family history of heart disease. The good news is that elevated triglyceride levels often improve with the right combination of lifestyle changes, although the best approach depends on how high the levels are. The first step is to know your actual triglyceride level, as this helps determine whether lifestyle changes alone are likely to be sufficient.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your brother. Your brother's laboratory results (triglycerides 334 mg/dl, LDL-cholesterol 142 mg/dl, and fasting glucose 108 mg/dl) certainly require medical supervision. Still, in the lack of any symptoms, such values are not considered a reason for visiting an emergency department. In regard to the level of triglycerides, one should note that a level of 334 mg/dl belongs to the category of high values (200 to 499 mg/dl).
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Atrial fibrillation can be aggravated by multiple factors, and anxiety is one of them. Atrial fibrillation and anxiety often become closely linked, and what you are describing is very common. Atrial fibrillation episodes can cause a sudden surge of adrenaline, causing the body to activate its fight-or-flight response, which makes you feel fearful, doomed, shaky, tightness in the chest, and panicked.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. Symptoms of atrial fibrillation are very variable between people, but can be worse or occur when lying down, especially at night. Episodes of atrial fibrillation may occur in certain people because of elevated vagal stimulation while they are at rest or just after eating. Nighttime palpitations can have multiple causes, including acid reflux, gas, stress, alcohol, and untreated sleep apnea. Additionally, lying on the left side may make heartbeats feel stronger or more noticeable for some people because of the heart’s position within the chest.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If not treated earlier, this can be a problem, as it can cause heart disease and pancreatitis. If TG levels are < 500 mg/dL (milligram per decilitre), then high-intensity statins like 20 mg (milligram) Rosuvastatin or 40 mg Atorvastatin are needed. You should start. Any one of them at bedtime and repeat the test after six weeks.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your question and understand your problem. Given that you have Marfan syndrome and an enlarged aortic root measuring 44 mm, it is very crucial to listen to what the cardiologist monitoring your aorta says. In general, patients with Marfan syndrome should be careful not to perform maximum-effort weight lifting, straining, and holding their breath (Valsalva maneuver), as such actions might result in sharp increases in blood pressure, thus putting additional strain on the aorta. Instead of specifying some particular weight, it would be more beneficial to concentrate on a light-to-moderate load performed in high repetitions until exhaustion.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Here I am going to give some information about atrial fibrillation (AFib). Many people suffer from sudden episodes that have no reason at all. Some get over the episode after a few hours, but there are episodes that persist for a long time.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I have read your query and understand your concern. I am sorry to hear about your high triglycerides. No, you do not have to eliminate all carbohydrates to lower triglycerides. A triglyceride level of 310 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter) is elevated, but many people can improve it significantly without going on a zero-carb diet. The key is usually changing the type and amount of carbohydrates, not removing them completely.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Many people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) become very aware of their heartbeat during episodes, and anxiety can make symptoms feel more intense by increasing adrenaline levels, although it does not usually cause the AFib itself. During a known AFib episode, you should try the following things, Sit or lie down. Stay hydrated.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand how frightening it can feel when your heart suddenly seems to thump or give a strong sensation in your chest, especially after being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib). Many people with AFib describe a sudden thump, jolt, flutter, or the feeling of a blow in the chest. This is often because AFib causes an irregular heartbeat (a rhythm where the heart beats unevenly rather than in a regular pattern). Occasionally, after a brief pause between heartbeats, the next one can feel stronger, and this can be perceived as a distinct sensation.
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