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I had a Holter monitor test which revealed the longest QTc. Should I be worried about it?
Query: Hello doctor, I use a Holter monitor test for my palpitations. I use them when I lay down, especially on the left side, but they disappear after some time. My physician told me it could be mitral valve prolapse and is not something to worry about. I also underwent ECHO, which was normal, but the Hol... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I reviewed your query (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Do not worry about QT, as I found QTc to be normal in your ECG (electrocardiography). However, the Holter monitor test shows a lot of premature complexes. So I sug... 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 »