Enlarged heart chamber is a condition caused due to stress and increased workload on the heart. Shortness of breath, abnormal heart rhythm, swelling, chest pain, etc., are some of the symptoms. This may lead to heart failure, blood clots, heart murmur, etc.
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My mother's cardiothoracic ratio has increased. Is this serious?
Query: Hello doctor, It is about my mom's health issue. Recently we have taken a chest x-ray and it says the cardiothoracic ratio has increased. Is this serious? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the information you have provided, an increased cardiothoracic ratio on a chest x-ray can sometimes indicate an enlarged heart. However, without knowing your mom's complete medical history and having a thorough evaluation, it is difficult to determine the seve... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have been diagnosed with cardiomegaly. Further tests revealed that there are two holes in the heart. Report says Ostium secundum atrial septal defect 11.8mm left to right shunt. Devoid of the aortic rim, with an adequate superior rim. Not suitable for device closure. Advised surgical c... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear of your health issues. The decision to wait for a year will depend on your clinical symptoms alongside other factors. Only your attending physician can decide this. Usually, big ASDs (atrial septal defect) up to 11.8 mm are surgically closed, while smalle... Read Full »
My mother's blood test results show abnormalities. What could be the problem?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is 53 years old with a hemoglobin level of 11.0 g/dL and a white blood cell count of 7,700 microliter per blood. Her neutrophil percentage is 58 %, lymphocyte percentage is 28 %, monocyte percentage is 0.1 %, eosinophil percentage is 13 %, and basophil percentage is 0 %. Her ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. This case has two main problems: left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and a high eosinophil count. For LVH, high blood pressure may be the reason. An appropriate medication should be started after a thorough examina... Read Full »
Is surgery necessary for mitral valve leak?
Query: Hi doctor, My mom is 46 years old. She recently had her routine physical examinations and they found out her mitral valve could not close fully, but very light degree. The doctor there thinks that she does not need a surgery and he did not mention anything else. So, I really want a second opinion on... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your short descriptions, I understood that there is a leak in the mitral valve. Yes, mild to moderate leak can be managed with medicine, but if severe leak is there, then at some stage operation is required. I can guide you more if you send echo report and more hist... Read Full »
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