Medical Advice on "Cardiology"

A 72 year old diabetic patient had heart attack with multiple blocks and heart attack. Is bypass advisable?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering the blockages at multiple sites, which will require multiple stents to treat and his diabetic status says, the life of the stent is relatively shorter. CABG (coronary artery bypass grafting) is a preferr...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

My heart rate is 160-170 bpm after exercise. Is ST depression normal after exercise?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Heart rate going up might be related to you being unaccustomed to activities. At your age, normally you are expected to attain a heart rate of 180 bpm with exercise. So nothing to worry about it. Some ST depression d...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

I have fast heartbeat. Is my ECG normal?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your ECG results (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There PVCs. Majority of the time, they are of benign origin and does not pose a threat. Some of the common causes could include ta...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Isaac Gana

What is the life expectancy of my uncle who was diagnosed to have heart failure?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This does not mean stage D. This is likely stage C. However, he has to undergo echo for ejection fraction, which would tell us regarding stage. If, despite all medical treatment, he remains symptomatic and not able t...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

I am having vitamin D deficiency and liver enlargement. What to do?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports. (attachments removed to protect patient's identity). Except for vitamin D, the rest is fine. I suggest you to take tablet Uprise D3 60,000 units (Cholecalciferol) once a week with m...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

I am having multiple clots in leg. Will it migrate to the heart and cause a heart attack?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I assume that you have blockages in arteries, and if blockages are in arteries, then they will not migrate to the heart. Instead, there will be a pain while walking, and if it is severe, it may lead to gangrene. If b...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Please check the report and reveal the reason for my dry mouth along with left-sided jaw and arm pain.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports, and they are normal. This is unlikely to be related to the heart. A similar kind of pain may occur in reflux disease. Do you get any bloating, burping, soar water feeling in mouth or ch...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Does mild LVH cause sudden palpitation and dizziness?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I believe by regular exercise, you mean that you are involved in some muscle-building activities and some aerobic exercises. The symptoms you described were sudden onset palpitations associated with dizziness continuo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Malay Shukla

My diabetic father had heart block and underwent surgery, the wound has not healed. What to do?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As your father is diabetic, he has low immunity against infection. Wound healing may take some time. Deep sternal wounds are very common after CABG (Coronary artery bypass grafting). Both antibiotics he is using are ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

My ECG shows normal sinus rhythm with arrhythmia. Kindly help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your query has probably three parts. 1. No sinus arrhythmia in an otherwise asymptomatic individual with no major diseases is not of any concern. Less than 30 % of people below 31 years of age have sinus arrhythmia. ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Malay Shukla