Medical Advice on "Cardiology"

My blood pressure is fluctuating with time and high during night. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, do not be bothered you will be fine. I advise you to get a pen and paper, write down your blood pressure measurement for three days. Make sure to measure immediately you wake up from sleep i...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Isaac Gana

What are the best ways to lower blood pressure at home?

Hello, BP target should be less than 140/90 mmhg. Losartan may be increased to 1 tablet daily instead of half. He should avoid excessive salt, and have plenty of fruits if not diabetic and plenty of green leafy vegetables. Have regular exercise...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

I have minor nose bleeding with a history of valve replacement therapy. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your experience. Did you have a history of nose bleed long before the surgery? Or did the bleeding start after you started taking Ecosprin? Have you noticed bruising in any part of your body along...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Isaac Gana

My mother has severe heart problem, and her feet and ankles are swollen. Please help.

Thanks for the query Medicine is good, but in this age this medicine may cause electrolytes imbalance and renal function impairment. So blood urea, creatinine and Electrolytes should be done after starting of this medicines within one week. Regardi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Should I be worried about my heart stopping for 11 seconds during vasovagal syncope?

Thanks for the query 1. First thing know that vaso vagal syncope is not dangerous. Try to avoid circumstances which lead to syncope. 2. When you feel that you are having syncope (prodrome), escape from that area/scene. Sit down on floor in squatti...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

I have LVH and diastolic dysfunction. How to correct the condition?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. Can I know why were you on steroids? Was there any particular disease that was diagnosed and started you with steroids? As there are many determinants causing diastolic dysfunction, on...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Tanmai Yermal (jain)

I have pain on left side of chest and tip of middle finger. Does it imply heart problem?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your pain, please do not be worried. You will be fine. It is not a definite sign of heart disease. There are arthritis, angina, etc. Do you have a history of heart diseases in your family? Do...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Isaac Gana

Are my ECG reports normal?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may rest assured as I have carefully reviewed your health query, including both the attachments with different heart rates (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The peak you are most concerned about is a si...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Muhammad M. Hanif Md.

For the past four weeks, I have heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and fatigue. What to do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fever causes a faster heart rate. Another reason, which is not uncommon in young people, is vagal atrial fibrillation. This is an irregular fast heartbeat that occurs in bouts after eating and during resting and spontane...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

I had sudden cardiac arrest with hypokalemia. Please interpret my ECG.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your health condition. This is extremely strange that at 25 years of age you suffered a cardiac arrest. Have you had problems with hypokalaemia before the attack? Where you on diuretics? Do yo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Isaac Gana