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My 14-year-old sister is diagnosed with a hole in her heart valve. How should we proceed?
Query: Hello doctor, My query is about my sister. She is 14 years old now. When she was seven years old, she had suddenly started shaking and falling. She used to get unconscious and would recover after a few minutes. She used to have on-and-off episodes of fever twice a month. But two to three times, she ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Regarding the symptoms of fits, did you do any tests such as MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) brain or EEG (electrocardiogram)? What do cardiologists say about hole in the heart? Did she do echocardiography? If done,... Read Full »
My father's ECG report suggests that he has a leaky heart valve. Will he need an angiogram?
Query: Hi doctor, My father had a heart attack 24 days ago. Now he has a weakness but no pain in the chest. He sometimes feels that his chest has become cold. He underwent an ECG. The doctor said that he had a leaky heart valve. He will recover soon. He is undergoing treatment for atrial fibrillation. Is ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. His symptoms are not suggestive of coronary artery disease. However, they could indicate heart failure. For this reason, I would suggest performing a cardiac ultrasound and a chest X-ray. He had a heart attack lately. Suppose a coronary angiogram has not been perform... Read Full »
What is the meaning of ballerina foot?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been told that I have ballerina foot. Is this dangerous? Does it mean I have a heart disease? Or is it a common finding? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.It means that you have a condition known as mitral valve prolapse. Mitral valve prolapse predisposes to mitral regurgitation that is valvular leak. So, you have to be monitored annually to see the degree of valve leak. Read Full »
Does my father require another angiography?
Query: Hello doctor, My father is 63 years old. He had an angioplasty before four years. From the last few days, he complained about shortness of breath. I took him to a cardiologist and the doctor just took the BP and suggested to admit my father. He said that previous angioplasty is of no use and he will... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Reading his case scenario and the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I would suggest to initially carry on with the medical management. If it fails and he is still symptomatic, then I would recommend CT angiography instead of traditional invasive a... Read Full »