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Q&A

Answered by Dr. Prashant Valecha

Is there any alternative test for cardiac catheterization?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Control of blood pressure (BP) is a must as it may cause this kind of thing or you may have a postural drop of BP. Stomach feelings can be due to diverticulitis (infected pouches in the colon) and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). There is a possibility of Stokes-Adams syndrome (sudden collapse and unconsciousness). Get a carotid sensitivity test (only massage over carotids but under hospital monitoring).

June 25, 2026

Can medicines reduce heart block?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Any blockage of more than 70 %, if possible, should be stented. In your father's case, the heart attack was due to a mid-LAD block (left anterior descending coronary artery), which has been treated. OM (obtuse marginal) branches supply papillary muscles and the posterolateral wall of the left ventricle; these are also significantly blocked, but the area they supply may have collaterals that we cannot say as collaterals are very tiny vessels. But, as he is on antiplatelet medicine now, he will mostly not get sudden blocks of OMs.

June 8, 2026

How worrisome are my ECG findings?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concerns.The following are the explanations of your ECG (electrocardiogram) findings. Normal sinus rhythm - the normal rhythm of the heart. IRBBB (incomplete right bundle-branch block) - a partial abnormality in the ventricular conduction pathway is present.

June 3, 2026

What causes left rib pain and chest pain with palpitations?

Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing well. To rule out the cardiac cause of your pain, you should do a few tests such as ECG (electrocardiogram), 2D echocardiography, TMT (treadmill test) or a stress test. If all three are normal, then it can be muscular pain or panic anxiety attacks. I hope this was helpful.

June 1, 2026

Are fluctuating pulse levels on a pulse oximeter normal?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Usually, heart rate is higher in children below 12 years. When a person has a fever, the heart rate increases and this fluctuation can also be seen. Fluctuation can also occur because the pulse oximeter sensor cannot sometimes stabilize at higher rates.

April 29, 2026

Does sinus rhythm with abnormal T wave indicate a heart disorder?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have not uploaded any reports, only heart rate pictures. ECG (electrocardiogram) with sinus rhythm and inappropriate T wave suggests further evaluation, and it can be normal, too. So, I advise you to do the following 2D echocardiography and TMT (treadmill stress test). These two things will rule out cardiac disease, if any.

April 13, 2026

Does an ECG show abnormalities in POTS?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome is secondary to low blood volume or anemia. It will improve with hydration, iron supplements, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and folic acid supplements. However, the cause of anemia should also be treated. Your first echocardiogram report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) is normal (I do not see any mention of mitral regurgitation, but it is mild tricuspid regurgitation, which is a normal finding).

February 18, 2026

How to treat loose stools and food poisoning?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The following ways will help you hydrate with electrolytes, take probiotic powder thrice a day. You may take an over-the-counter drug. You may take Bismuth subsalicylate, one tablet once, if diarrhea does not improve. If no improvement is seen, I suggest that you may need antibiotics and IV (intravenous) fluids and visit an emergency room.

December 31, 2025

My mother has undergone aortic valve replacement surgery. Is it fine to shift her from ICU?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am considering that both valves are functioning normally, and the patient was on proper oral anticoagulation (e.g., vitamin K antagonists) to prevent blood clots. Right now, the patient is in heart failure with low urine output.

November 3, 2025

Can obesity and family history lead to heart disease?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have to reduce weight as you have a family history of heart disease, and obesity itself is a risk for heart disease and diabetes. There is no problem with your cholesterol test. It is fine. To find out whether you have any heart problems at present or not, I would advise you to get an ECG (electrocardiogram), a 2D echo (two-dimensional echocardiogram), and a TMT (treadmill test).

September 23, 2025

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