Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Natural estrogen is cardioprotective as it increases the level of HDL (high-density lipoprotein) and decreases the level of LDL (low-density lipoprotein). Oxidation of LDL cholesterol is believed to be the initiator of atherosclerosis. Estradiol and other estrogens are believed to inhibit this process. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) rapidly increases the level of C-reactive proteins in the body, a marker of inflammation associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Your father's history is suggestive of either coronary artery disease (caused by the buildup of fat or cholesterol in and on the walls of coronary arteries) or gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid from stomach move up into esophagus) (GERD) with esophagitis and heartburn. Electrocardiogram (ECG) and 2nd echocardiogram (echo) are baseline tests of cardiology with a sensitivity of about 65 percent, hence they can miss coronary artery disease in 35 percent of cases. You said that the doctor gave him a Streptokinase (clot buster) injection, and on discharge his ECG and echo were normal, but this is not possible.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Atrial fibrillation (also called AFib or AF) is a quivering or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications. Normally, your heart contracts and relaxes to a regular beat. In atrial fibrillation, the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat irregularly (quiver) instead of beating effectively to move blood into the ventricles. If a clot breaks off, enters the bloodstream, and lodges in an artery leading to the brain, a stroke results.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As your chest pain and heaviness are related to exertion (walking), the possibility that it is of cardiac origin cannot be neglected. A very important feature of stable angina is angina on exertion. The stabbing pain and dull nature, which can better be termed as chest heaviness, start on exertion like walking or climbing upstairs and go away on taking rest. Your blood pressure is mostly in a prehypertensive state, but your maximum systolic (upper) BP is grade 1 systolic hypertension.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As said by you, a cesarean section was done for you a week ago and during the operation, your BP was on the lower side. I would like to tell you that the amount and volume of blood in a mother increases significantly during pregnancy to support the nutritional needs of the fetus inside her womb. During the period of nine months, the body of the mother gets accustomed to these latest changes. During C-section and delivery of the baby, a significant amount of blood is lost.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Creatine phosphokinase-MB (CKP-MB) is an indicator of the cardiac event, but it is not very specific. There are a number of conditions in which CPK-MB could be raised apart from cardiac issues. Troponin I is a better indicator. Troponin I has a very high sensitivity level and is much superior to CPK-MB in detecting a cardiac event.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. High tachycardia and dyspnea at night are also known as paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, which can be indicators of cardiac disease. Basic cardiology tests should be done to rule out coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, or arrhythmia. A 2D echocardiogram and treadmill test can help assess ischemia and left ventricular ejection fraction.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Palpitations can be of two types. Sinus arrhythmia (only fast heart rate, but rhythm is normal), and this is not to be worried. Arrhythmias - There are many types of arrhythmias; some are atrial in origin, and some are ventricular in origin. If your thyroid profile is normal and you are not relieved by Propranolol, then it can be abnormal rhythms.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the reports of the echocardiogram (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The patient has a condition called patent ductus arteriosus. Usually, the ductus arteriosus closes at the birth of a baby, but sometimes, it remains patent and does not close naturally. This condition is called patent ductus arteriosus.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Potassium chloride tablets should not be taken without monitoring. Serum potassium level should be done once every three days. Hyperkalemia (elevated level of potassium) is a very dangerous thing. It can precipitate many sorts of arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeats), and excessive levels can even be fatal.
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