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My father has persisting chest pain. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My father had mild chest pain. The doctor did an angiogram, and they told there is a block in the blood pumping vessel and it is closed. We planned for placing a stent. The next day, the doctor tested again and told the blood vessel is opened and it is normal. So, the stent was not placed... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your cardiologist would have done ECG (electrocardiogram), echocardiogram, and TMT (treadmill test). If all these three tests are normal, then the cardiac problem is unlikely to occur. If this pain is not increased during walking or any other physical activity, then it ... Read Full »
I am having episodes of shortness of breath for past few days. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor,I need an ECG analysis. Recently I went into urgent care with heart pain and shortness of breath, and got the attached ECG taken but was told to follow up with a cardiologist. This happened last week and after that the shortness of breath slightly got worsened and has not gone away. Kindly... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.As per the reports attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) it is a normal ECG (electrocardiogram) as it shows a normal axis and sinus rhythm. Regards. Read Full »
I have increased heartbeats since 12 weeks. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been having increased heartbeats for 12 weeks now, and yesterday it went up to 150 bpm, and I had to take an emergency ECG. Can you tell me if this ECG reading is fine? Is anxiety causing this condition, or is there anything else? Last night it was beating irregularly. I am terrif... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have not uploaded any ECG, or it may be due to some technical issue. For raised heart rates, please take tests like hemoglobin and thyroid function (Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), thyroxine (T4), and then triiodothyronine (T3)). In ... Read Full »
What does early transition precordial leads in Holter test mean?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently had a 48-hour Holter monitor that said 67 bpm, NSR, early transition precordial leads, and the rest was normal. I felt movement in my heart area for a few months. I was worried. Should I look into the early transition part further? Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Early transition in precordial leads is a normal variation. You do not have to worry about it. Thank you. Read Full »