What causes flattened T-wave in electrocardiogram (ECG)?
Hello doctor,
Should the flattened T-wave in V2 - V4 be of concern? I have the following complaints such as chest pain, left jaw pain, sternal tightness, and pressure in the left chest radiating to the left arm and shoulder. Currently, I am taking Metoprolol Tartrate 25 mg and Omeprazole 10 mg. I have undergone the laboratory tests for the following. I have done Complete blood count, comprehensive metabolic panel, partial thromboplastin time, prothrombin time, and thyroid-stimulating hormone. The result values of all the above tests are normal. Thank you.
26 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Is it okay to have left atrial enlargement?
Hi doctor,
I am a 68-year old female suffering from hypertension. It is under control by taking medications. Recently, I had an episode of vertigo and due to my anxiety, my doctor suggested me to do an ABI-PAD test, carotid doppler, and echocardiogram. ABI and carotid were normal. An echocardiogram showed a moderate left atrium dilation. The doctor suggested me to have continuous monitoring of blood pressure and told me to repeat the test again after a year. Is it fine?
23 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
What are the side effects of my grandfather's medications?
Hello doctor,
My grandfather has been a heart patient and diabetic for the last eight years. He has been taking Capoten 25 mg, Sofvasc 5 mg, Daonil 5 mg, and Loprin 75 mg. But due to these medications, he has recently started to suffer from its side effects. He has a throat infection and a choking sensation. Could you please guide me?
23 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Can an anxiolytic drug cause a decreased heart rate?
Hello doctor,
I am a 49-year-old male with a weight of 220 pounds and height of 5' 9". I exercise Cardio regularly however carry a little extra weight. I suffer from anxiety and are presently on inderal lyrica and Prozac. Over the past two weeks I have noticed my resting heart rate on my smart watch is about 48 bpm. Traditionally it has been around 58 bpm. Other than anxiety I do not have any symptoms. What could be the causes of this and is this of concern?
22 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
What is the treatment plan for CKD and high blood pressure?
Hello doctor,
I am a 33 year old male, and I am a software engineer. From the last 3 to 4 days I feel a bit tired and drowsy, and sometimes the back of my head pains. I measured my BP today with a digital meter at home, and it was 127/90 mmHg. I got a blood sugar test two months back, and it was 85 mg/dL. I do not smoke or drink, and I take only homemade food which has less salt or sometimes without salt. As my mom is a CKD patient and having high BP, I am worried whether I have high BP. Should I consult a doctor? If I need to consult a doctor, then should I go to a heart specialist or a general doctor?
22 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
