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question:Hello Doctor, My grandpa is 87 years old and in 2007 he had a heart attack but he was ok for a while and now his heart beat actually slows down sometimes, we called 911 and they said we have to see the Gp early morning but is there anything we could do?
answer:Hello , At the age of 87 there is high pre deposition to changes in the rhythm and rate of the heart , particularly because of age related degenerative changes and tge previous heart attack.So when you say that the pulse was on lower side , an Ekg is strongly suggested . This would give us an idea about a thee rhythm during such episode, some medication can cause this particularly beta blockers which he can be on due to the heart attack . The most important thing here is to rule out conduction block in the heart for the electrical impulse. I strongly suggest you meet your doctor and get your grandpa evaluatedRegards Dr Priyank Mody
question:I am Chinese, age 69; had heart murmur since young; had atrial fibrilation 5 yrs ago and has been under amtas-10 and cardiprin for several yrs now. My health seems OK. I go walking uphill and can walk up steep steps-as many as 300 steps. I do regular walking, swimming; play table tennis. My wife ithinks its unnecessary to visit the hospital cardiologist who only check on my cholesterol and blood pressure each time I visit him and continues prescribing Amtas-10 & cardiprin. She thinks that I sh only visit cardiologist if there is symptom or just visit GP for general check up. My concern is re: taking long term medicine and its side effects and if I should take her advise re: visiting cardiologist.
answer:Hello ,I am Dr. Mody and I would be addressing your concern. At as would be controlling your blood pressure and cardiprin is blood thinner most probably started considering low risk of stroke , in context of atrial fibrillation. Both the medications directly do not help in control atrial fibrillation, which I would presume was an isolated episode or atleast presently you are in sinus rhythm. As a Doctor I would always say routine checks with your cardiologist would be always beneficial, and there is no alternative to prevention. You may upload your reports on our forum for an opinion and we would be happy to help. Regards Dr Priyank Mody
question:During a laminectomy I had a RBBB. There was no indication of this preop EKG. Is the RBB caused by anesthesia and is it self limiting ad reversible after anesthesia? Age 67, 71 inches tall, 245 pounds. History of normal EKG's except for episode of palpitations years ago.
answer:Rbbb is due to age related nothing to do with laminectomy...need to see other ecg parameters if these are normal nothing to worry...take care
question:Yesterday a had a few couple of wine then beer. I have a hangover but my pulse is 125/75. But my heart rate is between 96 and 101? What can I do to lower my heart rate. It is not normal in me. Usually my heart rate is 76. Of course is cause by the hangover. There is a remedy?
answer:Hello. This is .body natural reaction to what you do ..liike in anxiety.. taking caffaine ...alcohol ...leads to increased heart rate... just need to take care of addiction ...if in control ..nothing will happen ...take care...
question:My mom (74 yrs) 5'3" 110 lbs - did a lifeline screening test for AFIB and something came up strange - heart rate was 053 beats/min - what does this mean? Is the blood going thru very slowly? Also the carotid artery test came up as mild. What can she do to fix this problem? Do not recommend drugs or surgery here, they are NOT an option. Pls advise.
answer:If no atrial fibrillation ...no need of medication... About heart rate.. If you feel any symptom at this heart rate like blackout or dizziness ... If no then nothing to be done.. already doctor might have seen Ur ecg with same.. Normal heart rhythm with 53 heart rate is no worry...u can share ecg so I can give u more inputs.. For mild plaquing in in carotid just need to be on medication.... No surgery needed... Take care
question:In November 2010, I have been diagnosed Dilated Cardiomyopathy(DCMP) with EF 25%. CRT-D in-planted and it was found that EF% improved to 40% in May 2011. Is there any chance to improve the percentage further? What diet precautions should I follow at this moment?
answer:Being 40% is very good achievement I feel... Keep it up. . Just healthy lifestyle . . Medication regularly...avoid excess water drinking ...regular followup low salt ...best luck ..don't go by just EF ... concentrate on symptoms and feel good