Question 1

I'm really worried because I fainted like 45 times yesterday while I was with my boyfriend. It all started when I suddenly passed out while hugging and kissing him. He managed to wake me up each time and even gave me some chocolate to eat, but I kept fainting again after a few minutes. The whole time, he was holding me and trying to calm me down. I hadn't eaten anything since last night, except for a cup of milk then and another one this morning. Could this be because I didn't eat enough, or is it something more serious?

Accepted Answer

You experienced repeated fainting spells (syncope) while hugging and kissing your boyfriend. Possible causes:

Medical Conditions

1. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): Lack of food intake, especially after milk consumption.
2. Dehydration: Insufficient fluid intake.
3. Anxiety or stress: Emotional distress.
4. Cardiovascular issues: Rare, but possible

Question 2

I recently got an ECG and 2D Echo done and the results show acyanotic congenital heart disease with severe valvular PS, mild PR, mild infundibular stenosis, significant RV hypertrophy, mild TR, and a moderately restrictive PDA with LR shunt gradient of 50 mmHg. The report also mentions RV hypertrophy, RA MPA dilation, but normal LV systolic function. Can you explain what this condition means and whether surgery is the only option to treat it? What would be the estimated cost for surgery and is there any chance of managing this with just medication? If I don't get surgery, how long can I expect to live with this condition and are there risks of a heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Consult a cardiologist with detailed Echo report (both hard copy and cd) This is a congenital malformation in your heart The definitive treatment is surgery Risk of heart attack per say because of this disease doesn't increase many fold but a potential risk of heart failure is always there Consult a cardiologist as advised earlier

Question 3

I'm experiencing shortness of breath and a really low heart rate. It gets worse when I lay down, almost like it becomes harder to breathe. What could be causing this and should I be worried?

Accepted Answer

Ecg and x-ray chest pa view is advised to the patient.

When should we check BP?

The first measurement should be in the morning before eating or taking any medications, and the second in the evening.

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I'm experiencing shortness of breath and a really low heart rate. It gets worse when I lay down, almost like it becomes harder to breathe. What could be causing this and should I be worried?

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