- male
- 30 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm really worried about my brother. He had COVID-19 a few months back, and he's still dealing with some tough symptoms like a racing heart rate, tremors, tinnitus, and fatigue. Hes only 30 and was super healthy and fit before all this. His echo was normal a while ago, but the cardiologist did mention arrhythmia back then. Lately, he's been feeling chest pain just from walking or climbing stairs, and his heart rate shoots up to 150-180. It's affecting his daily life a lot post-COVID. We got an NT Pro BNP test done, and it came back at 160. Could this be an early sign of heart failure? Should we look into more tests or anything else?
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"Based on the symptoms your brother is experiencing, along with the elevated NT Pro BNP levels, there may be concerns about the possibility of heart failure. It is important to further investigate and monitor his condition. I recommend consulting with a cardiologist for a thorough evaluation. In the meantime, to help manage his symptoms, he can be prescribed with medication such as Carvedilol 6.25mg twice daily to help reduce heart rate and improve heart function. Additionally, he can take Furosemide 20mg once daily to help reduce fluid buildup in the body. These medications can help alleviate his symptoms and improve his quality of life. It is also important for him to follow a low-sodium diet and avoid strenuous activities. Regular follow-ups with the cardiologist are essential to monitor his condition and adjust treatment as needed."
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Answered 04/07/2025
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