What are the treatment options for variant angina?
Hello doctor,
I ended up with emergency angioplasty after two and a half hour of cardiac pain. The doctor found totally occluded LAD, opened it to 50 percent with angioplasty. He recommends bypass surgery and am waiting to see cardiac surgeon. I am concerned with diagnosis which were almost non-existant. I was discharged from hospital with the following medicines: Before breakfast: Omeprazole, Antacid. After breakfast: Losartan, Angio ll, Aspent, Aspirin, Spironolactone, Diuretic, Ismo, Vasodilator. After dinner: Losartan, Angio ll, Ismo, Vasodilator. 8 PM: Flomax, Tamsulosin, Sennakot. Before bed: Semvistatin 140 mg, Statin, Lorazepam, Relaxant. I am concerned that he did not include a Beta-blocker and a Calcium Channel Blocker. I have variant angina which is quite severe at times. I also am not sure as to the ability of my heart to function and whether I am in danger of pulmonary edema or having liquids around the heart. I will not be able to have surgery for another 2 to 4 weeks and am wondering of my prognosis until then and is it possible to exercise like riding a bicycle at this time. I have included copies of angiogram and echogram for your study and comment.
16 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
How to get cured of peripartum cardiomyopathy?
Hi doctor,
My sister was diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy during her pregnancy. Her age is 31 years and weight is 121 pounds. She delivered a baby girl through normal delivery. 2D echo report says 20% to 25% heart function (LVF). But she is not having any external symptoms like swelling, breathing problem, tiredness or high BP. I have a few questions about her disease and treatment. Is this curable? How much time will it take to get completely out of it? How frequent should she visit a cardiologist and review 2D echo reports? Will fixing an ICD with surgery help her in handling sudden cardiac arrest? What is the approximate cost? If required, is heart transplant possible? What precautions should be taken? When can an emergency situation arise? Should we keep some emergency medicines ready at home? Is there a chance for her baby girl to have a similar problem when she grows up? Please help.
22 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
Hi Doctor,
My husband is 35 years old. He is on medication for high BP and cholesterol.
BP being 145/100,
HDL-46,
LDL-117.6,
TGL-212,
VLDL-42.4.
Kindly help with the diet plan.
Thank you.
06 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
Hello,
I am suffering from hypothyroidism and taking eltroxin and thyronorm.
But cholesterol level is raising. What to do?
Age - 46 years, female. Height-160cm. Weight - 58kg
06 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
I am worried about palpitations. Please advise.
Hi doctor,
Last wednesday night, I got palpitations. I took Rivotril 5 mg and slept. Next day I rushed to my physician. He prescribed me Ciplar 10 mg tablet and advised me to take one tablet daily after breakfast. Palpitations did not happen from past three months. My doctor advised me to continue the tablet and said nothing to worry. But I am worried as what could be the reason for my palpitations. I am disturbed by thinking that will I get heart attack? I am sleepless now. Please help.
31 May 2023 - 1 min read
