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.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As seen in your brief history, there are some fluctuations in your blood pressure as well as heart rate. I would advise you to get an ECG or electrocardiogram done as soon as possible, as we have to see what sort of heart rhythm you are on. The doctor who suggested that you take Propranolol must have done your ECG. So, if it is a sinus rhythm (normal fluctuating rhythm), then it is not much to worry about.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can be a sinus tachycardia. A sinus tachycardia is a sinus rhythm with an elevated rate of impulses, defined as a rate greater than 100 beats per minute in an average adult. The normal resting heart rate in an average adult ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. There are a number of causes for sinus tachycardia.
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