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Medical Conditions - Echocardiogram

An echocardiogram is an ultrasound scan of the heart. It uses sound waves to produce images of your heart. It can spot blood clots in the heart, the presence of fluid around the heart, cardiomyopathies, and problems in the aorta.

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Is mild mitral and tricuspid valve regurgitation normal?

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Why does my 25 year old brother get AFib after spicy food?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear your brother has been having episodes of atrial fibrillation (AFib). Some people may have AFib episodes after certain foods, but not all people.

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Dr. Abid Saeed

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At 58, is my dizziness related to atrial fibrillation?

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What is the treatment for an interatrial septal aneurysm?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry about it. It is a congenital condition, and there is no specific cause for it. It is seen in one to two percent of healthy individuals.

What does my mildly elevated PASP and septal motion mean?

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Dr. Abid Saeed

Dr. Abid Saeed

Can pain from splinter hemorrhages spread to other fingers and increase heart rate?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a possibility of limb ischemia that is obstruction of blood flow to your hand.

What could cause a decreased ejection fraction?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.These changes are due to an anterior wall myocardial infarction (AWMI).

What are the ways to manage heart valve regurgitation?

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Can anxiety or infection cause an increase in heart rate?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your EKG (attachment removed to protect patient identity) shows sinus tachycardia and possibly left ventricular hypertrophy.

What could cause edema or fluid buildup in the chest of a person with a history of diabetes and hypertension?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Was the echocardiogram entirely normal, or was there any diastolic dysfunction? Just check it.

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