Question 1

Ive been feeling my heartbeat quite strongly when I lie down, especially after eating, like 23 hours later. It happens at night too when Im lying down. I had an ECG and echo, and they were normal, though the ECG did show sinus tachycardia. Also, my thyroid test came back normal. What should I do next?

Accepted Answer

That could be due to anxiety visit Psychaitrist for appropriate management

Question 2

I'm really worried after getting my TMT test results from last month. It mentioned something about being mildly positive for provocable ischemia. Because of this, my term insurance got rejected, and I'm not sure if this is something serious. Could you help me understand what this means and what I should do next?

Accepted Answer

A mildly positive provocable ischemia test indicates temporary heart muscle reduced blood flow. Consult a cardiologist to:

Immediate Steps

1. Discuss test results and concerns.
2. Undergo additional tests (e.g., echocardiogram, stress echocardiogram) for further evaluation.
3. Address potential risk factors (e.g., hypertension, high cholesterol, smoking).

Potential Next Steps

1. Medications to manage risk factors.
2. Lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, stress management).
3. Re-evaluation after 3-6 months.

Term Insurance Options

1. Appeal the rejection with additional medical reports.
2. Consider alternative insurance providers.
3. Explore group insurance plans.

For personalized guidance, consult:

1. Cardiologist
2. Insurance expert
3. Primary care physician

Question 3

My father is 66 and has been diagnosed with triple vessel coronary artery disease with 90% stenosis in his right coronary artery and 70-80% blockages in his LCX and LAD. He chews tobacco and occasionally smokes, plus he has diabetes and slightly high blood pressure. Doctors suggested either angioplasty or bypass surgery which option would be better for him given his condition?

Accepted Answer

For a 66-year-old with triple vessel coronary artery disease, 90% stenosis in the right coronary artery, and 70-80% blockages in the LCX and LAD, plus risk factors like tobacco use, diabetes, and high blood pressure, bypass surgery (CABG) is likely the better option compared to angioplasty with stenting

I've been having this weird pain, like in my heart and behind it, and it's been slowly moving to my shoulder. Now my mouth is super dry and I'm even feeling some pain near the top part of my left arm, right above my heart. What could this mean? Should I be worried about these symptoms?

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