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Based on my latest ECG, do you think I need an echocardiogram for LVH?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an ECG (electrocardiogram) done three years ago, which showed up LVH (left ventricular hypertrophy), so I went and got an echocardiogram done, and it was normal. I had an ECG done again last week, and my doctor said it is still showing up LVH but more severe than three years ago.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity). How much do you weigh, and how is your built? (your weight is incorrect in your medical records). Now, if you are lean and thin, everything is normal because ECG can show left ventricular hyp... Read Full »
I am a 35 year old female with BP of 140/80 mmHg. Is it normal?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35-year-old female. I checked my blood pressure today and it was 140/80 mmHg. I was told it was high. Is this normal or high. I am really worried. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is borderline. It is not worrisome. When blood pressure is elevated above 140/90 mmHg. Then it is considered elevated. Such once in a while, elevated blood pressure readings are well accepted. You should monitor your blood pressure three times a day for a week wit... Read Full »
Can I stop Olmezest for blood pressure without consulting a doctor?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 60-year-old non-diabetic woman. I am married with a daughter. I had a hysterectomy operation. I am hypertensive and was on Asomex 2.5 mg for the last three years. But taking Asomex 2.5 mg, my BP level fluctuated and sometimes it even increased to about 170/90 mmHg. I am unable ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. You may stop Olmezest (Olmesartan) if blood pressure falls. You will likely need another antihypertensive along with Asomex (Amlodipine) 2.5 which is not enough for you and we will not be able to incre... Read Full »
Please suggest medication for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 44-year-old male. My height is 167 cm and weighs about 156 pounds. I am a diabetic (Type 2) since 12 years. Family history: My father is a diabetic and expired due to cardiac arrest. I am currently on Humalog Lispro 100 insulin via medtronic pump. I take both vegetarian and non-... Read Full »
Answer: 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 blockages, however, blood pressure is an issue which ne... Read Full »
I am a 33-year-old with high cholesterol. Do I need medicines?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33 year old with high cholesterol (reading attached). I had first deducted this high cholesterol five years back. I have been doing some moderate walking (not regularly though). I have general weakness, lack of strength, stamina, and my hands tremble when I lift anything heavy, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly your reports are not attached. You should try it again or else contact the administrator. In this young age, we usually do not start medicine unless cholesterol is very high, say more than 250 mg/dL or LDL (low density lipoprotein) more than 160 mg/dL or so. ... Read Full »
Is uneasiness due to my BP reading lower than usual?
Query: Hi doctor, Every time my blood pressure will be in the range of 160/110 mmHg or 150/100 mmHg. But, today, it is 90/70 mmHg. I am feeling uneasy and uncomfortable. Previously, I had angio twice, and it was all right. I am currently on Coversyl Dytor, Ecosprin, Rosuvastatin, Starpress and Vertin. I ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.How much Coversyl (Perindopril) and Starpress (Metoprolol) you are taking? Have you confirmed the readings twice? If your bp is low, then you certainly need to reduce the dosage of eiether Coversyl or Starpress. Let me know the dosage so that we can modify it. Also, mon... Read Full »
I have high BP with migraine. Am I at the risk of getting stroke?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 42 years old, single parent with two kids aged 15 and 10 years old. The last 19 years, I have had several stress related (in my view) ailments. My history is I got erratic bowel syndrome 19 years back, corrected now. Polycystic ovaries, corrected now (was on Metformin for one yea... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would largely comment from cardiac point of view. So overall, other than BP, your cardiac status is normal. Your heart function is normal and no RWMA (regional wall motion abnormalities), your blood vessels were clean on CT coronary angiography (attachment removed ... Read Full »
I noticed an IHB after my son's BP check-up. What is it?
Query: Hi doctor, A few days back, I was measuring BP using electronic BP monitor on my 11 year old kid. I observed irregular heartbeat symbol blinking after measurement, and that got me worried. I measured eight times again in the last two days and got IHB symbol for around 4 out of 8 times. His average B... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Blood pressure is normal, although a bit on higher side. There is no reason for him to have irregular beats. Is he having any symptoms like episodic palpitations or very rapid heart beat, chest heaviness or shortness of breath? If not, then that is most probably a... Read Full »
Why do I get palpitations at times of big stress?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently went to the ER after getting into a physical altercation with someone. I was winded and had chest pain and back pain. The pain eased up while I was in the ER waiting for blood work and other tests. I had an ECG showing a septal infarct, which cannot be ruled out. I also had... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have gone through your ECG (electrocardiogram) (attachment removed to protect patient's identity). There are no definite changes in the ECG to suggest an acute major heart attack. Even anteroseptal infarction does not satisfy the criteria. B... Read Full »
Can Carloc and Cardace lower BP?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife was operated for CABG a year back and is taking Carloc 3.125 mg and Cardace 2.5 mg twice a day, among other medicines. Presently sometimes her BP goes down to 100/60 mmHg. Is it due to the above-mentioned tablets? Should the dose be halved for relief? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Firstly, her heart function being low 25 to 30 percent, she has the tendency for low BP. So her BP will remain low. Over and above, Carloc (Carvedilol) and Cardace, both lower the BP. B... Read Full »