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My baby's scan reveals an echogenic focus of the heart. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, In sonography of the baby's heart, there is an echogenic focus on the left ventricle of the heart. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Intracardiac echogenic foci in the left ventricles are due to papillary muscle injury/insult and most often resolve spontaneously but they hint at the underlying chromosomal abnormality. I would highly recommend an early anomaly scan this week itself instead of 20 w... Read Full »
Can aortic dissection in a 90-year-old be treated?
Query: Hi doctor, The patient is an 89-year-old female. She is an insulin-dependent diabetic with a history of heart disease, found to have an aortic dissection. She became ill early in the morning and could not call for help. She was taken to the hospital eight hours after her first symptom. She has be... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.It is a complex situation, and more information would be required for further advice. Most important how is the patient's condition now and comprehensive knowledge of her stress-bearing capacity and accurate imaging reports of the aortic dissection and other diseases? The o... Read Full »
Does a heart hole closing at 18 months pose future health risks?
Query: Hi doctor, My niece was born with a small hole in her heart. The hole was automatically closed when she was 18 months old. As per our doctor, the hole is permanently closed, and there will not be any problem in future. I just want to clarify that if there is any chance for problems in the future. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is less likely that a hole that has closed will open again. Hence as regards to the hole in the heart you need not worry if it has closed. A repeat 2D Echocardiogram would be advisable to see the exact status of the hole (if not done) to detect for any other anomalie... Read Full »
My left side of the heart was found to have scar tissue after the ablation. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I had an ablation done, and they found scar tissue on the left side of the heart.Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ablation treats atrial fibrillation, but anticoagulants are continued for a long. Is the scar found on MRI? Please send your reports of MRI(magnetic resonance imaging), echocardiography, and ECG (electrocardiogram) so we can guide you accordingly. Also, tell your sympto... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My fiance belongs to a southeast Asian country and we are attempting to get her here in a western country. She was diagnosed with a septal heart defect at the age of 24 years and has been on Viagra to lower her internal heart pressure. However, over the past six years, they say she can... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It seems she has a septal defect with Eisenmenger syndrome. She should continue taking these medicines. Regarding treatment options, in some cases, surgery is possible especially if pulmonary hypertension is reversible. In... Read Full »
Is Ecosprin helpful for LAD bridge?
Query: Hi doctor, I have occlusive muscle bridge in LAD 50%, which was detected by angiography. I am on Ecosprin AV 75/20. Will it be helpful? I am 29 years old. Sometimes, I feel pain in my chest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your angiography (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You need not worry. Please continue medicine and follow up with your cardiologist. Yes, you have myocardial bridging in LAD (left anterior descending artery) and in general coronary... Read Full »
Does maternal vaccine cause aortic stenosis in baby?
Query: Dear doctor, I was two months pregnant when I got vaccines to complete my citizenship status (immigration). My son was born with aortic stenosis. Is this because of the vaccine? Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Could you provide more information: What vaccines have you received? What was the content of the vaccine? Did you suffer from any infection during your pregnancy? Did you have any disease during pregnancy and receive any medication for that? Any family history of heart defe... Read Full »
Why am I having terrible upper back pain and left shoulder pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 32 year old male, and I have a terrible upper back and left shoulder pain from past two years. The pain is radiating to the left side of the chest also. Whenever I move my neck, I hear some sound. With this pain, I feel drowsy and light-headed full day. I am not able to do routine... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like the following details. Did you take any x-ray? Have you tried physiotherapy? Was the MRI with or without contrast? Do you feel missed heartbeats when you feel drowsy? Do you get sweaty or get a sinking feeling? If yes, then you need a 24- hour Holter ECG (... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,My 55 years old father has six fingers in the right hand. He has an extra finger near the thumb. My sister and I have five fingers on each hand. What are the chances that my sister's child will have six fingers in a hand? Will they have any other abnormality? Could there be any other po... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. Polydactyly (extra finger), is usually autosomal dominant but it could be autosomal recessive in some cases. Normally, half of the progeny from the affected parent has polydactyly. But in your case, since both the son and daughter did not have an ex... Read Full »