Recently Answered Questions
All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.
I underwent an ECG. Please review my reports.
Query: Hello doctor, My doctor prescribed an ECG to determine whether there is a possible postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome diagnostic or something else. I received the following results for my stress test and resting ECG, "baseline ST segment abnormalities with the presence of inverted T waves. Du... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Baseline ST segment abnormalities with an inverted T wave could mean a narrowing in your heart vessel, reducing oxygen flow to some parts of the heart. It can occur due to atherosclerosis or fat buildup in the heart. The stress test has ruled out the chance of narrow... Read Full »
My ECG reports revealed left ventricular hypertrophy. Help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 19-year-old male. I got a whole body checkup done a couple of days ago and all the results came out well. However, the ECG reports revealed left ventricular hypertrophy. I consulted the cardiologist and she said that it was an error and I did not have to worry about anything. I s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.comI have read and gone through your ECG. I understand your worry. Left ventricular hypertrophy is a normal finding in people who are actively engaged in sports or people with a long history of hypertension and could also be an error during the ECG examination. Nothing you h... Read Full »
I underwent a medical examination for insurance purposes two days ago. Are these accurate?
Query: Hello doctor,I underwent a medical examination for insurance purposes two days ago, during which the ECG results indicated readings of LBBB (left bundle branch block), premature ventricular contractions, severe bradycardia, and anteroseptal infarct. I suspect the accuracy of the results is due to po... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Upon reviewing your ECG(attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity), I observed only minor ST elevation changes in aVR. However, this outcome alone does not provide sufficient evidence for a definitive conclusion. Given my underst... Read Full »
Kindly have a look at my ECG and explain.
Query: Hello doctor, I was recently told that I have nothing to worry about with my heart but when I received a copy of my ECG online I see a number of odd beats and am looking for a second opinion. My heart feels like it stops for a second and then there is a number of fast beats followed by a very stron... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your ECG (electrocardiogram) results (attachment removed to protect patient identity). They are PVCs (premature ventricular contractions). Majority of the time, they are of benign origin and does not pose a threat. Some of the common causes could ... Read Full »
What does left shoulder pain indicate?
Query: Hello doctor, My mom has undergone an ECG test, and we would like to get the ECG graph interpreted by a cardiologist and would also like to understand whether her heart is healthy functioning well or there is any problem. I noticed from the past few days. She is also complaining about a slight pain ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your mom's pain. I have gone through the result you attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The result is within the normal limits. There is nothing in the result if that is off-limits. Does the pain cause her to have shortness ... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a medicine to control my blood pressure, which is always high.
Query: Hi doctor, My blood pressure is always high between 170/110 mmHg and 190/115 mmHg. My complete blood count report showed hemoglobin 18 g/dl, platelet 150, 000 platelets/mcL of blood, MCH 26 pg/cell and others normal. Please suggest medicine. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to do a lipid profile test and an ECG (electrocardiogram). Your blood pressure is too high at 190/115 mmHg. You have a risk of developing organ damage with this level of blood pressure. I usually prescribe a combination of beta-blockers, diuretics, and stati... Read Full »
Why is my blood pressure elevated even after taking medications?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 31-year old male. I follow a good diet and do physical work. My BP is 140/90 mm of Hg, and my pulse is 75 bpm. I take tablet Hydrochloride 25 mg, tablet Carvedilol 6.25 mg, tablet Diltiazem 350 mg and Potassium. Recently I took EKG, echocardiogram, stress test, ultrasound of the kid... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Do you take your blood pressure medications as prescribed? Which time of the day do you usually measure your blood pressure? Do you consume a lot of salt? These factors will determine how best to approach your situation. Thank you. Read Full »
My heart rate seems elevated even on normal physical work with no shortness of breathe. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, For the past two months, I have had a pretty consistent elevated heart rate. Not by a lot but noticeable for me compared to what I was coming from. I cut out alcohol and caffeine and that helped but it always returns. My resting heart rate (I wear an Apple watch) is pretty consistent i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, but I assure you that there is nothing to worry about. It is normal for the human heart rate to fluctuate. For instance, during exercise the heart rate can go as high as 350 bpm in some people it does not mean there is a problem. It is norm... Read Full »
Why do I feel pressure on the left side of my chest?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34-year-old and have been experiencing chest pressure on the upper left side of my chest with some pressure in my jaw and arm area. I consulted a cardiologist who did several tests, such as a 2D echocardiogram, ECG, Holter monitor, and an ETT test. All exams came back normal, b... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There are usually many causes of chest pain, including peptic ulcer disease, costochondritis, respiratory tract infections, etc. Amongst the investigating done, did you do a lipid profile test? It is not included. Have you had any trauma to... Read Full »
Can Lyme disease cause any change in the ECG report?
Query: Hi doctor, Can you please review my ECG? I am on long-term Azithromycin and Minocycline for Lyme disease. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your ECG result (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and I can see evidence of a second degree AV block (atrioventricular block), which is a common finding amongst patients with Lyme's disease. Since you have already been placed on an... Read Full »