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Please interpret the apicolordotic view of my chest X-ray.
Query: Hello doctor, About the result of my son's chest PA X-ray. He is 18 years old, the impression in X-ray result suggests apicolordotic view. What does it mean or explanation? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As the left atrial volume is apparently dilated and a prosthetic valve implanted, the anticoagulation would be necessary even though LAA closure would minimize the risk of thromboembolism. Both drugs could not prevent aFib (atrial fibrillation) because of persistent m... Read Full »
I have a burning sensation in my leg. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am having a burning sensation in my leg. I am wondering whether that is a blood clot and whether I should go to the emergency room. I had a massive pulmonary embolism and have been coded for 45 minutes. I am on a blood thinner called Eliquis. I am very freaked out right now, as I hav... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. DVT (deep venous thrombosis) is a blood clot in the legs that does not cause burning sensation but causes swelling of the affected leg and you are already on blood thinners. I hope you INR (international normalized ratio) is within therapeutic range unless you are t... Read Full »
I have pain after getting a Heparin injection. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I was in the hospital for 3 days for the flu. A nurse came in and said she was going to give me an injection in my stomach that would help me not to get blood clots. The medication is called Heparin. I told her that I had stomach ulcers before. She said it was fine. I was so sick with ... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. Heparin injections in low doses are given routinely in the hospital for patients who are not moving much in order to avoid blood clotting in their leg veins. Heparin in such low doses is safe, and you should not worry. Why do you think the... Read Full »
With elevated INR,is it safe to undergo surgery?
Query: Hi doctor,My wife is 34 years old. Her INR is 3.34 and blood factor VII activity test showed less than 2%. Her CT and BT are normal. She has been advised to undergo gallbladder removal.With same condition, she had given birth to two babies through normal delivery (second one was one and a half years... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: The values are highly abnormal to think of any major surgery. Bleeding should have occurred during tooth extraction, but I am not sure why it did not happen. If any bleeding occurs during surgery due to present values, ... Read Full »
How long to continue taking anticoagulant after open heart surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, If I have had an open heart surgery, how long should I take Warfarin for? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It depends upon the cause for which the surgery is being done, and what open heart surgery is being done. And if you have any indication for long-term anticoagulation like atrial fibrillation (abnormal heartbeat). I can provide you more insights only after knowing the... Read Full »