Question 1

I'm really puzzled about my situation. I've been getting a stress positive result on my TMT test for the last five years, even though my angiogram came back normal and I don't have any heart issues. I'm just wondering what steps I can take or medicines I might need to help me eventually get a stress normal result. Could you give me some advice on this?

Accepted Answer

Albumin++ in your urine routine test indicates proteinuria, a sign of kidney damage or disease.

_Causes_

1. Kidney damage (nephropathy)
2. Diabetic nephropathy
3. Hypertension
4. Kidney stones
5. Urinary tract infection

_Treatment_

1. _Consult a nephrologist_: Schedule an appointment with a kidney specialist.
2. _Underlying cause treatment_: Address the underlying condition causing proteinuria.
3. _Medications_:
    - ACE inhibitors or ARBs to reduce proteinuria and blood pressure.
    - Diuretics to manage edema and blood pressure.
4. _Lifestyle modifications_:
    - Monitor and control blood pressure.
    - Manage blood sugar levels (if diabetic).
    - Reduce protein intake.
    - Increase fluid intake.
    - Exercise regularly.
    - Quit smoking.

_Follow-up tests_

1. Repeat urine tests to monitor proteinuria.
2. Blood tests to evaluate kidney function (eGFR, creatinine).
3. Imaging tests (ultrasound, CT scan) to assess kidney damage.

Question 2

I'm wondering if there's any test that can confirm whether my bypass surgery was successful. Are there any scans or assessments I should consider to be sure everything's okay?

Accepted Answer

Yes, after a bypass surgery, a coronary angiogram can be done to assess the success of the procedure. This test involves injecting a special dye into the coronary arteries and taking X-ray images to visualize any blockages or abnormalities. Additionally, an echocardiogram can also be performed to evaluate the heart function and assess the blood flow. These tests can help determine if the bypass surgery was successful.

Question 3

I'm a 21-year-old guy and I've been taking Concor Cor 2.5 mg every day for the past couple of months to help with chest pain, not for high blood pressure. I'm feeling better now and was wondering how I can stop taking it safely without causing any problems? I'd really appreciate your advice!

Accepted Answer

Continue all the medications..

I've been experiencing this heavy feeling in my chest, and sometimes there's a little pain too. It's been going on for about a month now, maybe 34 days. I haven't really had any medical issues before this, so I'm not sure what's going on. Could this be something serious? Should I get it checked out?

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More Cardiology Health Queries

I'm wondering if there's any test that can confirm whether my bypass surgery was successful. Are there any scans or assessments I should consider to be sure everything's okay?

I'm a 21-year-old guy and I've been taking Concor Cor 2.5 mg every day for the past couple of months to help with chest pain, not for high blood pressure. I'm feeling better now and was wondering how I can stop taking it safely without causing any problems? I'd really appreciate your advice!

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