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Kindly let me know why Lexiscan is suggested over other tests.
Query: Hello doctor, My dad recently had an echo done which showed valve issues. The cardiologist wants to do a Lexiscan. I thought there are less invasive tests like calcium scoring that would give the same information. Why would the Lexiscan be recommended over other tests? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Calcium score is not as informative as Lexiscan. It is a screening test and not a diagnostic. CT coronary angiography may yield a better information, but has false positive and negative rates. However, CT coronary angiography may be used as an alternative rather than... Read Full »
I have on and off heart palpitations since morning. Should I worry?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having heart palpation on and off all morning on the right-hand side of my chest, and my lower left arm and hand are sore. I am 33 years old female. I am in good health overall, but I was told I have a heart murmur about a year and a half ago and I am on Sprintec birth control. Sh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It does not look like a matter of worry. However, since you told about a murmur, you should get one echo done to look for the cause for it. Have you got hemoglobin checked ever? For palpitations, low hemoglobin can cause it. It can also occur with a valve problem as ... Read Full »
Is mitral valve prolapse a reversible condition?
Query: Hello doctor, I was recommended by my cardiologist for heart valve replacement surgery as my latest echocardiogram results, both transthoracic (TTE) and transesophageal (TEE), revealed that my mitral valve prolapse had worsened. The diagnosis was severe eccentric MR. However, during the latest TTE s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, the severity of MR (mitral regurgitation) will be correctly deciphered by your cardiologist. An eccentric type of MR is actually a grade higher than it looks. Like your radiologist may think it is moderate but it is severe, but because of its eccentric ... Read Full »
Kindly go through my echocardiogram report and tell whether I have any issue.
Query: Hello doctor, I was wondering if I could get a detailed review regarding the attached echocardiogram report. I wish to know whether there is any issue which requires immediate medical attention. Moreover, I would also like to know about the non-pharmacological management of the abnormality, like exe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your echocardiography report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your EF (ejection fraction) is 76 %, which is good. But, you have a heart valve problem. You follow-up with your cardiologist, and repeat echocardiogram as suggested ... Read Full »
My maid has a heart problem from birth. How to manage her issue?
Query: Hi doctor, My maid has a heart problem since her birth. She complains of pain in heart, a sudden increase in heartbeat, feels hot and leg pain. Now, she feels very weak. Her echo was done recently and I have attached that here. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Her echocardiogram (attachment removed to protect patient identity) shows three heart valves have been affected, mitral regurgitation (MR), tricuspid valve regurgitation (TR) and aortic valve regurgitation (AR). Her LVEF is 38% (left ventricular ejection fraction). Her... Read Full »
After open heart surgery, how long will I survive?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 43 years old and had a heart attack. 45 days ago, I had angioplasty and a stent was placed. But now, the doctor says that one of my valves needs to be replaced as it is not functioning properly. My ejection fraction is only 30%. Is it safe to undergo open heart surgery now? For ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted all your details. Valve malfunctioning is divided into three stages; mild, moderate and severe. The treatment protocol of every stage is different. Ejection fraction 30% can be because of the coronary artery blockage. You have not mentioned whether your ang... Read Full »