Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What you have is called premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), which are extra beats coming from the bottom chamber of the heart. In some cases, these occur every other beat, a condition known as ventricular bigeminy. These extra beats can be tolerated as normal in many individuals. However, there are two important factors to consider: What is the burden of PVCs? This refers to the amount or percentage of PVCs over 24 hours in your heart.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear that you did not receive a detailed explanation of your condition. Diastolic dysfunction refers to the inability of the heart to relax properly. It can be diagnosed through an echocardiogram or by identifying elevated pressures inside the heart chambers, as evidenced by the increased LVEDP (left ventricular end-diastolic pressure) noted in your cardiac catheterization report (24 mmHg, whereas normal is considered less than 15 to 18 mmHg).The term diastolic heart failure is used when there is evidence of diastolic dysfunction, as described above, combined with symptoms of heart failure, such as the shortness of breath you mentioned.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no major concern, but it is important to understand why your left atrium is dilated. It could be due to higher blood pressure, problems with the heart valves, or a heart muscle issue. I recommend seeing a specialist, as you may need additional testing, such as heart rhythm monitoring and/or a stress test. I hope this helps you.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your father, but I am glad he survived and received the necessary treatment. To improve his survival rate and reduce the risk of another or heart failure, it is essential that he stops smoking. There is no risk associated with quitting smoking related to his heart condition; the real risk lies in continuing to smoke.As for e-cigarettes, studies have shown they pose risks to both heart and lung health, so they are not a safer alternative to regular smoking.
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