Medical Advice on "Cardiology"

Is it possible for mitral valve prolapse to induce mitral regurgitation?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Although you have mitral valve prolapse, there is no mitral regurgitation. But your chest CT (comput...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vivek Pillai

What adverse effects would low random blood sugar level have in a heart patient?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, your mother seems to have issues with her blood sugar and thyroid together along with the heart problems. This makes a vicious circle leading to symptoms getting interrelated thereby creating a worse scenario. ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

I feel suffocated and lack concentration after diet modification to gain weight. What should I do?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.You are too young to think of such suffocation. The gym is an excellent and healthy physical activity. If you cannot continue gymming, I suggest you go jogging, walk long distances, and breathe fresh air.Regarding your di...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Albana Greca

Should I be worried about the ECG findings stating inferior ischemia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your uploaded test results (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) are normal, only sinus tachycardia is there. Nevertheless, I would recommend you perform 24 to 48 hours of ambulatory ECG (Electrocard...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka

Can chest pain occur due to fluid accumulation in the lungs?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. I have reviewed your reports (attachment removed to preotect the patient's identity). Your history suggests you have fluid in the lungs. There are some changes in...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Can supplements be consumed and heavy weight training be done after finding raised cholesterol levels in the blood?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Raised CK (creatinine kinase) can be due to supplements like creatine and heavy exercise. Other than that, levels of CK (creatinine kinase) can rise after a heart attack or skeletal muscle injury. They can also go up ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prashant Valecha

Does an ECG show abnormalities when I have postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome is secondary to low blood volume or anemia. It will improve with hydration, iron supplements, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and folic acid supplements. But the cause of anemia should...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prashant Valecha

I feel as if my heart is pounding irregularly. Can it be atrial fibrillation?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your detailed narration and understand your concerns. The ECG (electrocardiogram) recordings are clearly suggestive of atrial fibrillation (AF) and there is no doubt about it. The P-wave is absent ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rishu

Can anxiety attacks cause increased heart rate?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have not uploaded any ECG, or it may be due to some technical issue. For raised heart rates, please take tests like hemoglobin and thyroid function (Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prashant Valecha

Should I maintain my pulse below 140 during exercise?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, there is no such cut-off that exists. Now, for your age, you can exercise till your heart rate reach around 180. It also depends upon your exercise capacity whether you are able to do it or not without excessive s...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode