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Will chronic exposure to lead and asbestos lead to heart disease and heart attack?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 42 years old. I had a heart attack 12 years ago and now have three stents. By the way, I have no family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, cholesterol and anything of that nature. I am a disabled military veteran and am 40% disabled as a result of being exposed to l... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It saddens me to hear of the whole difficulties you have gone through in the past years. I must recommend you for staying strong in the face of all these difficulties. I have thoroughly gone through all your detailed explanation and here is my view. Although I have n... Read Full »
What are my uncle's heart attack recovery prospects?
Query: Hello doctor,My uncle had a heart attack four days back. The balloon was put, and he had three stents. The balloon is being removed tomorrow. The reports are three days old and were taken before two stents are inserted. I just want to know what are the chances of recovery based on the report and dam... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand you are worried about your uncle's health. He will be fine hopefully. I had gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). He had a 95% blockage, and his ejection fraction is 25%. There is a significant chance of recovery, a... Read Full »
My father has tingling in his forearm. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, My husband has had high cholesterol for some time in the past week. He has mentioned that his forearms feel like they tingle after which clammy hands follow. It happens suddenly and stays for a while then goes away. It is not constant. He does seem to have had intestinal blockage howev... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your husband's tingling is most likely due to the long time effect of Topzole (Pantoprazole) which causes hypomagnesemia which is reduced magnesium in the blood which in turn causes tingling and also increases the chance of a heart attack. There is nothing to worry... Read Full »
I have a burning sensation and neck pain. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 41-year-old female. For the past week, I have had pain in the upper center of my back. It feels muscular or nerve-related, and I get a burning sensation at the base of my neck, but I am anxious and afraid if it is heart-related. I am taking Ursodiol, Symbiacort, and Montekulast.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your ECG (electrocardiogram) is within normal limits (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It does not indicate anything to suspect heart disease. I would like to know a few details. Does your chest pain worsen with physical activity? Have you check... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,Three weeks ago, I consumed a large amount of MDMA and I discussed my negative experience with several individuals. I have also undergone electrocardiograms (ECGs) to ensure my well-being. However, I am concerned about the possibility of experiencing a heart attack a few weeks later due... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns, and I want to reassure you that you are safe and will be fine. It is likely that the symptoms you are experiencing are a result of paranoia or anxiety triggered by the large amount you used. It is important to n... Read Full »
I have gallstones and cardiac issues. How to remove gallstones?
Query: Hello doctor,I want a second opinion for an operation shortly to be done on my 88-year-old mother. She has gallstones and a few attacks that ended up in the hospital. Last time she had the worst pain. She saw the anesthetist the previous week and was told that it would be "difficult" and that if pr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand how worried you are about your mother. Considering her age, surgery is always a high risk, and we do not advise only in cases where it is the only option. So why not discuss the possibility of laparoscopic cholecystectomy with her doctors? This is a mini... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 36 years old and have high cholesterol (total - 230 mg/dL , LDL - 130 mg/dL, HDL - 63 mg/dL, and triglycerides - 188 mg/dL). I had Kawasaki disease when I was five years old. Last weekend I experienced chest pain while walking fast, and I still have dull aching pain. I visited a ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. RBBB (right bundle branch block) is a change seen in most healthy people. You have a history of Kawasaki disease, which puts you at an increased risk of aortic rupture. This can present itself as intense chest pain.... Read Full »
Kindly explain the abnormal ECG showing incomplete right bundle branch block with inferior infarct.
Query: Hello doctor, Yesterday my wife on her annual checkup got an abnormal ECG. The report says: Normal Sinus Rhythm, Incomplete right bundle branch block, inferior infarct, age undetermined. She is 55 years old, a little overweight, otherwise healthy. We are very worried. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand how worried you are about your wife's health, do not worry she will be fine soon. The ECG (electrocardiogram) shows evidence that points to the fact that your wife has a injury to the right part of her heart. This can cause a disruption of electrical imp... Read Full »
My grandmother got a minor heart attack due to heart blocks. Will medicines help?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an 80 year old grandmother. She had unbearable chest pain two weeks back, due to which she was admitted to the hospital. After checking the ECG report, the doctor said that she suffered a minor heart attack. He said that my grandmother has a blockage in the heart. She does not h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your grandmother's test result (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can see some changes, which confirms that she suffered a heart attack. Suffering a heart attack is not something anyone recovers from immediately, it will certa... Read Full »