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Is the treatment prescribed for chronic ischemic heart disease correct?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to ask you for a second opinion on the treatment prescribed for my 53-year-old mother by a cardiologist. She was diagnosed with chronic ischemic heart disease following a routine ECG which I would like to send you, and the blood tests indicated a cholesterol of 280 mg/dL. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed the therapy prescribed by the doctor and I agree with it. It contains a blood thinner (Aspirin and Clopidogrel) to help prevent blood clots in the coronary arteries, a beta blocker to lower the heart rate, a nitrate to help increase the blood flow in the c... Read Full »
My heart beats faster when I rest. When I am active, no issues. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, When I am under rest, my heart beats faster than normal. Nearly, it beats around 90 and above. I could not sleep at night. When I am active no issues. I am not able to breathe normally when lying. Please provide any suggestions. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are having a condition called sinus tachycardia which means your heartbeat is faster than normal but do not have arrhythmia. The reason is sympathetic overdrive which means you are more anxious than other people. I suggest taking tablet Metocard XL (Metoprolol) 5... Read Full »
I have severe chest pain and high heart rate. Please suggest a cure.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old female with a height of 5 feet 3 inches and a weight of 110 pounds. I am not taking any medicine. I am having chest pain for a month and high heart rate, which is very painful in the night. I had an EKG which showed tachycardia. Can you please tell me what medicines ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A high heart rate in itself is nothing. It can be due to one of the many reasons. It can be starting right from inside the heart from the electrical system that causes the mechanical movements (pumping) of the heart. The thyroid gland is also responsible for a high he... Read Full »
Why did my heart rate drop to 32 after a knee replacement surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, I was in the recovery room after undergoing total knee replacement (TKR), and my heart rate dropped to 38. I felt weak and tired, so the nurse added something to my IV, and I felt fine, and all vitals returned to normal. They took me to my room, and I ate and was resting. My heart rate dr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through all your explanations in detail. The closest possibility to the cause of your problem is most likely due to the effect of anesthesia. I have seen a few cases similar to this where post-operation there is a severe case of bradycardia without any evidence ... Read Full »
If any abnormality is found on Holter monitor, what treatment can be suggested by a doctor?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother has been on Holter heart monitor for the last 24 hours. If any abnormalities found on this, then what treatment can be suggested by doctors? Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thanks for the query.Holter monitoring is done to identify rhythm problems, to diagnose the type of arrhythmia, and its relation to daily activities, to detect heart blocks and to monitor treatment.Now depending upon sign and symptoms and rhythm identified, the treatment pl... Read Full »
Do fluctuations in heartbeat denote heart disease?
Query: Hi doctor, My heartbeat keeps fluctuating. Sometimes, it will be 85 bpm and the other time 60, 57 or 58 bpm. Does it indicate any heart disease? Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.No, fluctuations in a heartbeat do not denote any heart disease. In fact, it indicates that your heart is normal. Heartbeat should increase during awake, with activities and exercise. And, it should decrease with rest and sleep. However, you measures the pulse during rest a... Read Full »
I am an active person with a low heart rate and blood pressure. Do I need to be worried?
Query: Hi doctor, For the past one month, I have been working out a lot such as running, body building and following a healthy diet. I have lost weight. My blood pressure is 95/59 mmHg. My resting heartbeat is around 55 beats per minute. My weight is 160 pounds. I wanted to ask if it is fine to have this l... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is very normal for athletes to have a low heart rate. Sometimes some people are born with this condition where they have very low heart rate and blood pressure. When did you first notice this development? Have you been on other drugs apart from the ones menti... Read Full »
Can my depression, weight gain, weakness, and fatigue signify hypothyroidism?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 34 year old male. I recently had blood work done at a hospital near me. My physician says I am normal and that nothing is wrong. But, the following are troubling to me: My testosterone levels are at the lower end of the normal spectrum which does not seem good considering my age an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned, it appears that your lab results are well within the normal range. 1. Your testosterone is normal. It usually keeps fluctuating throughout the day. So, it is normal to find it on the lower range of the spe... Read Full »
Can Bisoprolol be used for high heart rate?
Query: Hi doctor, I am facing problem of high heart rate of around 100 beats per minute. I can also feel my beat even if I am at rest. My ECG, echo and TMT test are normal. My doctor prescribed Bisoprolol 2.5. Is that fine for me? Is there any serious problem? I am 26 years old. My BP is 130/80 mmHg. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Heart rate from 60 to 100 beats per minute is normal. As you say your heart rate is around 100 beats per minutes it is not tachycardia, but it can best be termed as heart rate on higher side. Firstly, you have not mentioned your lifestyle, sleep cycle, smoking habits and... Read Full »
Why is my heart rate high while exercising?
Query: Hi doctor, My heart rate is 90 to 100 beats per minute while doing exercise. Should I reduce my exercise and take more rest? Or do I need to do exercise such as jogging every day? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I would like to inform you that your heart rate is completely normal. Also, when you exercise, it is a normal phenomenon that the heart rate raises. It is only after regular long sessions of exercising that the lower heart rate is seen, like in athletes or marat... Read Full »