Question 1

My dad is 62 and he's been pretty active, walking around 4 to 5 kilometers every day and maintaining a positive attitude overall. He has high blood pressure, something that runs in our family. I've started keeping an eye on his heart rate, and I noticed it's usually around 57 beats per minute and sometimes even drops to 50. Should I be worried about this, and do you think he needs to see a doc for a check-up?

Accepted Answer

A resting heart rate of 50-57 beats per minute is generally considered to be within the normal range for adults, especially for individuals who are physically active like your father. However, since your father has a history of high blood pressure and his heart rate occasionally drops to 50, it would be advisable to consult with a healthcare provider to rule out any underlying heart conditions or medication side effects that may be contributing to the lower heart rate. It's important to have a comprehensive evaluation to ensure his heart health is optimal.

Question 2

I'm a bit concerned about my recent full body check-up results. My hs-CRP level came back as 16.35, and I'm not sure what that means. Is this something I should be worried about? What could this high reading indicate in terms of my health? Would really appreciate some guidance.

Accepted Answer

Hs CRP reading of 16.35 indicates a high sensitivity C-reactive protein level in your blood. This marker is often used to assess inflammation in the body. A level above 10 mgL is considered high and may indicate inflammation due to various reasons such as infection, autoimmune disorders, or chronic diseases. It is important to further evaluate the underlying cause of this elevated level.

Question 3

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.

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I'm a bit concerned about my recent full body check-up results. My hs-CRP level came back as 16.35, and I'm not sure what that means. Is this something I should be worried about? What could this high reading indicate in terms of my health? Would really appreciate some guidance.

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