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Kindly share your opinion about the health condition of my mother.
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 »
I have low blood pressure and heart rate with palpitations. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am having heart palpitations. I have low blood pressure and low heart rate. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You should know that some palpitations are quite normal in every healthy individual, especially during physical activity and anxiety. Anyway, as you are feeling them more frequently lately, I would recommend consulting with your attending p... Read Full »
Will taking ayurvedic syrup for sinusitis affect my heartbeat?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old male. For the last 25 days, I have had a severe cough and sinusitis. Sometimes my heart beat goes above 100 beats per minute. I consulted a doctor, and he took an ECG and chest X-ray. In the report, everything is normal, and the blood report was also normal. I was op... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should know that increased heart rate is very common during inflammation or infection. On the other hand, it can be an adverse effect of the medication. For this reason, I would not suggest taking this medicine. However, I suggest you take Acetylcysteine syrup. C... Read Full »
I was diagnosed with SVT in my childhood. Can I have cardiac arrest if I work out or do cardio?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with SVT in my childhood. I stopped taking medications when I turned 18. I have started working out because I have gained a bit of weight over the years. I will be 30 this year. How high can my heart rate get when working out and doing cardio? I do not want to experienc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering your age, you can reach a maximum heart rate of 190 beats per minute. But, as you are taking the tablet Atenolol, I am afraid that you will not be able to reach this target. Besides, Atenolol is known to decrease your physical performance. I suggest avoid... Read Full »
Could increased heart rate after exercise be benign?
Query: Hello doctor, My husband is 48 years old. He is in good physical shape and healthy, exercises regularly, and takes a healthy diet. During exercise, his heart rate gets to 200 bpm when at maximum exertion, which felt slightly high for his age. In mentioning this to his GP, she suggested a stress test... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I passed carefully through your husband's medical history and uploaded the test (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and would explain that his test is suspicious of potential ischemic cardiac disorder. In this regard, further clinical investigations are ... Read Full »
What is the reason for my left-sided chest pain and low heart rate?
Query: Hello doctor, I have pain in my left side of the chest and under armpit from the last one week. My EKG report is clear but my resting heart rate is always 50 to 60 bpm. During running, my heart rate is 100 to 130 and during walking, it is 70 to 90 bpm. My blood pressure is 100/70 mm/Hg. My age is 27... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be related to any cardiac issues. Considering your age and the fact that you have no cardiovascular risk factors there is nothing to worry about your heart. Your heart rate a... Read Full »