Medical Advice on "Cardiology"

What do right bundle branch block and mild mitral regurgitation mean?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Could you upload his ECG (electrocardiogram) if it has been taken and also his echo and treadmill results?  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vivek Pillai

I am type 2 diabetic and my sugar shoots after wheat and carb intake. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will provide you the outline of management in your case, however, actual changes in treatment regimen should be done after discussing with treating doctor. Firstly, your heart looks alright with no evidence of blo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

I have chest pain on left side involving armpit upto clavicle. Please suggest.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, this does not appear to be CAD (coronary artery disease) related pain to me, however, it should be evaluated to rule out some unusual cardiac causes, especially valvular problems. Because of your age, long d...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

I have chest pain and shortness of breath. Why do I get this?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Resting ECG and echo showed no abnormalities, and stress test does not show any abnormalities, although could not be completed. So, ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Does having pulmonary stenosis put me at a greater risk for COVID-19?

Hi, Welcome to the Icliniq Following is my opinion for your asked question Pulmonary stenosis puts you at higher risk for complicated Covid infection. So if you get covid infection than course might be aggressive in you. Your country as menti...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Parth R Goswami

What does cardiomegaly with no evidence of focal infiltrate suggest?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Enlarged heart only on chest x-ray is not reliable. X-ray is just like a shadow, the farther you stand from the wall, the larger will be your shadow. In the same way, if you stand away from x-ray film even a few centimet...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

I feel muscle and joint pain with lower abdominal discomfort. Is this kidney or heart problem?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, this does not appear serious to me. However, you should get yourself evaluated. This does not appear to be related to kidneys. Your ECG (echocardiogram) is normal and lipid profile shows elevated cholesterol ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Will irregular paleo diet result in low vitamin D and B12 levels?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I feel his low vitamin B12 levels may be linked to his paleo diet, which can be deficient in legumes, nuts (which are beneficial for the heart). He need not be so fastidious about the diet, I feel and vitamin B12 can be ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vivek Pillai

When to schedule CABG in a stable angina patient with pain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seent he attachment. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, he will need bypass surgery, but no need to worry. His medicines need to be optimized and anti-anginal drugs need to be added. Alon...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Do I need medications for grade 1 fatty liver?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attachment. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The USG (ultrasound) abdomen and the TMT (treadmill test) are not cause for concern. The prostatomegaly (i.e prostate enlargement seen on ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vivek Pillai