Question 1

I've been dealing with some pain near my heart, left shoulder, and back for the past three years. Theres a mild problem at C5 C6. I've had a bunch of ECGs and they always come back normal. With these results, do you think I still need an ECO or TMT? I'm just trying to figure out what should be my next steps.

Accepted Answer

From last 3 years, you have been experiencing pain near the heart, left shoulder pain, and back pain. You mentioned there was a mild disc prolapse in C5-C6. Despite undergoing multiple ECGs, they have all been normal. You are now wondering if an ECO (Echocardiogram) or TMT (Treadmill Test) is necessary. Given your symptoms and history of normal ECG results, it would be advisable to undergo an ECO to further evaluate the structure and function of your heart. An ECO can provide more detailed information that may not be captured by an ECG alone, especially in cases of suspected cardiac issues. Additionally, considering your persistent symptoms and the need for a more comprehensive assessment, a TMT may also be beneficial to assess your heart's response to physical activity. For your situation, I would recommend an ECO to assess your heart's structure and function, and a TMT to evaluate your heart's response to exercise. These tests can provide valuable insights into the cause of your symptoms and help guide further management.

Question 2

I've been feeling this pinching kind of mild pain on the left side of my chest that lasts for like 46 seconds or so. At those moments, I can really feel my heart beating faster when I put my hand on my chest. I did talk to a cardiologist about it, and they recommended an ECG, which turned out normal. But I'm still really worried. Could these be warning signs, and should I consider getting more heart-related tests just to be on the safe side?

Accepted Answer

Given your symptoms of intermittent, mild, left-sided chest pain lasting 4-6 seconds, accompanied by an awareness of a rapid heartbeat, and a normal ECG result, your cardiologist may recommend further tests, such as a stress test, echocardiogram, or Holter monitoring, to rule out potential causes like arrhythmias, pericarditis, or cardiac anxiety, and provide reassurance, but in the meantime, pay attention to any triggers or patterns, and consider maintaining a symptom journal to discuss with your doctor.

Question 3

I've been on Telmasartan 40 mg for 4 days now, and ever since, I've felt super tired and just too weak to do anything. My stomachs been feeling a bit bloated too. I've had high blood pressure and pulse for a while, like for over a year now, but Ive only been on medication for about 12 months. I'm starting to wonder if my body and heart got so used to the high blood pressure that they cant handle what's supposed to be normal. Should I stop the meds and just let my body deal with the high blood pressure, or should I stick with Telma and try to manage these side effects?

Accepted Answer

u have to continue bp medications , u cannot stop the bp medications .Salt restricted diet is advised .

Ent opinion.

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