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Are angiography and stent good for ischemic heart disease?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother got a sudden heart pain. I took her to the hospital. After ECG and further processing, we came to know that she got ischemic heart disease and her two valves of the heart are closed. She has diabetes and blood pressure problems due to which atherosclerosis occurred three days ag... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. An angiogram has to be done in your mother's case to know the extent of the blocks. Also, since she has blocked valves as you said, open heart surgery and valve replacement will be an option for her rather than stenting. In terms of diet to prevent heart disease, it is ... Read Full »
Should I be concerned about my father's hiccups and burping?
Query: Hi doctor,My dad recently was admitted to hospital after a heart attack, and he was in the hospital for almost a week. Currently, he was discharged and taking rest at home. The doctor advised that his heart pumping rate is around 23% and require improvement. Since morning he has been having hiccups,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your dad's reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). He has severe heart failure due to supposedly decreased blood supply to the heart (ischemic left ventricular dysfunction). The cause of hiccups and burping could be due to gastritis induced by Cl... Read Full »
How to treat inferior wall ischemia with STEMI in mentally retarded patient?
Query: Hello doctor,I try to help a mentally limited woman of 36 with ACS complaint from which the ECG is not clear. I have a photograph of her ECG. It seems inferior wall ischemia or NSTEMI. I tried to get her examined, but difficult to explain to her. Can you please help in reading the ECG? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, definitely, there are ischemic changes in the inferior wall as well as the lateral wall, suggestive of ischemia. If possible, do give her an antiplatelet a... Read Full »