Dr. Ira Friedlander

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

There are no: confirmed interactions between these medications however in general it is not advised to take two potential amebicides together. Check with your presc... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Is it safe to take benadryl with having sinus tachycardia?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

Benadryl should not: have any effect on your sinus tachycardia.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I have sinus tachycardia what treatment options are out there? what is sinus tachycardia? could this been caused by reaction to mobic?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

Sinus tachycardia: means your normal heart beat is faster than 100 BPM. This can be normal as the range of normal is 40 to 120. It is unlikely to be caused by mobic howe... Read More

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A member asked:

Can i take lansoprazole dissolvable tablets for my stomach acid as well as propranolol beta blocker for my panic attacks, does there has to be an hour between taking them?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

There should not be: any interaction between these drugs even if taken simultaneously.

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A 31-year-old female asked:

I spent 25% in spvb prematurity during a 48 hours holter monitor. is this a high burden that warran ablation? i am very symptomatic.

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

The more important: issue is that you are symptomatic. Although 25% is relatively high, if you are symptomatic then 2% is sufficient to justify ablation. Establish with a... Read More

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A member asked:

I come home and sleep everyday from 3 to 6. how do i overcome this exhaustion to stay awake until a normal bedtime at 11:00? (wake up at 6am)

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

You might consider: being evaluated for sleep apnea and other potential sleep depriving diagnoses. Find a certified sleep specialist in your area and set up an appointmen... Read More

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A 58-year-old female asked:

Was told need brain mri cause have upper reflex positive , lower leg left numb 5 months high blood pressure 10 years left side head pain ?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

You have not really: asked a question but I assume you want to know if you should have an MRI with those symptoms. The answer is Yes, you should follow the recommendations... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

So whenever i laugh and sometimes talk my heart rate increases to the point it feels like jello moving and i need a sharp breathe of air. any ideas?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

As a young: individual the normal heart rate is very broad (40 to 180 BPM) In addition the heart is very responsive to small stimuli like laughing or talking. Sou... Read More

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A male asked:

Hi! i would like to find out how to effectively get rid of acne & scars. i've considered laser treatment and phototherapy.

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

Your best option is: to make an appointment with a Board Certified Dermatologist near you. He/she will be able to evaluate your problem and discuss multiple different opti... Read More

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A male asked:

My husband has had a bunch of bruises for 10 years on his lower shin (right on the bone) and we've noticed it's puffy now. it is purplish brown.

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

This certainly does: not sound normal. He may have venous insufficiency in that extremity but it would be important to be evaluated, examined and perhaps tested to be sure... Read More

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A 42-year-old female asked:

Heart rate of 88 to 94 beats a min. while at rest and sleeping. does this signify a heart issue? i'm a 42 yrs old female.

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

Normal heart rates: for a 42 year old woman are between 60 and 120 at rest. You are in that range.

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A 17-year-old female asked:

I'm athlete,great shape. hr hovers in 140-150's for 20-25 min after exercising. hr reaches 205-207 exercising. i'm hydrated.why does it stay so high?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

These heart rates: are unexpected in a trained athlete. Have they been confirmed electrocardiographically or is this a finger or pulse ox monitor giving you the readings... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Upper right abdomen and rt shoulder blade pain, nausea and sour taste in mouth after every meal. pain increases on eating anything sweet and spicy ?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

Sounds like you may: have gallbladder disease. You should make an appointment to see a health care provider and be examined. Ultrasound testing might also be necessary.

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A 45-year-old female asked:

I take coq10, curcumin + fish oil daily. i have a headache.. is it ok to take 2 aleeve or would it thin my blood too much with the above supplements?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

Of the supplements: you are taking, only the fish oil could potentially affect your platelet function and interact with the Aleve. Even with that it is highly unlikely to... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Could eating vegetable soup (carrots, celery, a bit of onion) give someone diarrhea? i had 2 bowls half hour ago and now i have bad diarrhea.

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

It would certainly: be possible that the soup was tainted and caused "food poisoning" resulting in diarrhea. Any foods left out "warming" for a prolonged period of time a... Read More

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A female asked:

37y-f. being treated for acid reflux infection & myoplasma infection since 2wk. sudden painful swelling on left side of chest, under armpit since yest?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

This may be: completely unrelated to your other issues but is certainly something that should be brought to the attention of your health care provider. It sounds l... Read More

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A male asked:

Hi, i am taking tobramycin .3% eye drops, is it ok to continue taking my magnesium supplement? thank you.

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

There should not be: any potential interaction or problem associated with this. Go right ahead and continue your supplement.

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A male asked:

Can i drink grapefruit juice one day before colonscopy?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

This depends on what: other medications you are taking and on the colon preparation required by the gastroenterologist. Technically it would not be considered a "clear" liq... Read More

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A 42-year-old male asked:

Can lifestyle means like taking garlic and bananas or potassium rich food control high blood pressure instead of drugs or medications.pls explain?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

Augment: Some lifestyle measures such as weight loss, sodium restriction and exercise can augment the beneficial effects of traditional medical therapy. Howeve... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Eyes are blacking out when changing position since being on diltiazem. am trialing for possible wpw. what can i do/ who should i contact about this?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

It sounds like you: are overmedicated and the Diltiazem is causing an excessively low blood pressure. You need to contact your health care professional and get reevaluate... Read More

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A female asked:

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

Depends: This depends on the preferences of your colonoscopist. It is unlikely you will get dehydrated with the prep because all of the preps require you to dr... Read More

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A male asked:

What does the sound of wind in the ear mean?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

There are quite a: few things that can cause a noise like wind to be present in your ear. I assume you are not standing outside without ear muffs. Usually it is caused b... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

Disoriented, fatigued, weepy but not depressed, woozy, rash. hr 54 temp 96.9. bp 131/74. normal bp for me. hr normally 80s, temp 98ish. infection?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

Your constellation: of symptoms is worrisome especially with a rash present. There are many possible causes including viral infections however it would be prudent to see ... Read More

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A 50-year-old male asked:

Trig 225, choles total 220, hdl 28, ldl134..choles-total/ choles hdl ratio 7.9:1 very bad? what needs to be done to improve. 50 yrs of age. thanks!

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

Not very good: Your numbers are not very good and put you at increased risk for coronary artery disease. It is unlikely that you will get much improvement from diet ... Read More

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A 25-year-old male asked:

Is it normal to not see completely clear when getting new glasses? it's still slightly blurry like before the glasses. how long should i wait to know?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

You should be able: to see clearly within a few minutes of wearing new glasses but it might take a few days to completely adjust to them. If they are still blurry after a... Read More

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A female asked:

My daughter has had a loss of appetite, vomiting, abdominal pain and temperature of 37,4. she cant keep water down and is saying shes very thirsty. ?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

You need to take: your daughter to the hospital as soon as possible to avoid the complications associated with dehydration and to determine the cause of her sickness. D... Read More

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A member asked:

Have a sore throat. what can i do to relieve the pain from my saliva pooling up while i sleep?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

Have you tried an: over the counter analgesic (Tylenol, Advil etc.) or cold preparation? Start with that but if the symptoms persist make an appointment with a health ca... Read More

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A 20-year-old male asked:

Why someone gets cardiac arrest ? and any chance of surviving that? and why sportsmen gets it they are very fit and still gets it

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

There are many: potential causes of cardiac arrest. Too many to consider answering them in this format. Many people survive cardiac arrest if they are given proper in... Read More

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A 32-year-old male asked:

I experience brief dizziness and balance problems and occasionally some very brief sensations in my chest (non painful) that go away quickly. they are typically 2-3inches below my nipple or to the left, near my side. rarely in the center of my chest ?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

Not certain: It is difficult to explain your symptoms without further evaluation. This could be cardiac, arrhythmia or neurological in origin. I favor arrhythmia f... Read More

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A 51-year-old male asked:

Female 36 have been told by consultant i have thyroid cancer after surgery the lump was 3cms removed left side of thyroid and lymphnode which had malignacy awaiting ct scan to see if spread.no symptoms but dont know what type of cancer. prognosis?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

It is impossible to: provide a prognosis without knowing your entire health history as we'll as the pathology of the tumor. You need to rely on the health care providers c... Read More

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A female asked:

Hi i am 26yrs old. and i have my tubes tied . my period is a month an a half late. i took a test and it came back negative. idk what to do or think?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

There can be many: causes of irregular or late periods although pregnancy is certainly the most common. Seeing a health care provider for a serum rather than urine test ... Read More

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A 55-year-old female asked:

I'm on warfarin. if my blood is too thin (3.9) can it make me fatigued?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

Possibly: Although fatigue is not a common side effect of Warfarin and the viscosity of the blood is not affected (no such thing as thin or thick blood just nor... Read More

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A 50-year-old male asked:

Cardiologist said i have supraventicular ectopic beats from24hr holter 4yrs ago i think i now have nsvt <3sec few times a year significant in my case?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

NSVT usually means: Non Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia. Is that what you mean? If you do then you should stay on your beta blocker to reduce the risk for sustained arr... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Why is it every morning when i wake up and start to walk my heart rate goes over 156 bpm?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

There are a number: of autonomic dysfunction disorders that can account for your symptoms. In addition, simple dehydration could also produce this. Ask your health care p... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

Just had another check up today and drs still can not find why my left arm bp is higher than my right. difference of 20-30. right 110-118 left 130-150. no heart problems and blood test perfect. i due get chest pains.

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

There should be a: relatively simple answer. You just have not had the right test yet because the Drs are avoiding invasive tests like angiography. Blood tests will not ... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I have terrible cold my heart rate usually when resting is 60-70bmp now it's resting at 110 and all i have done is spend it in bed no fever

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

You are probably: dehydrated. Fever will raise your heart rate too but so will the stress of illness. 110 BPM is not worrisome in a "sick" 30 year old. It will return t... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

What does it mean if the test says i have 20% supraventricular ectopy?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

It means: That one out of every five heart beats originates from an area in the top part of your heart other than the usual place it should. This is not dangero... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

What does unspecified t wave abnormalities mean am i at risk for sudden death?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

This EKG finding: is rarely associated with pathological events. It might indicate metabolic or electrolyte issues but is most likely just normal for you. Discuss this ... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I have chest pain and and asthma and hurts when i breathe?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

Make an appointment: to be seen by a health care professional for evaluation. Not an emergency but should be seen within 12-24 hours.

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A 24-year-old male asked:

Lower spinal cord pain when press&just above hips.frequent urination & color is whitish.feel like vomiting aftr meal but nly burps.im 24yr boy.danger?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

It is unlikely to: be anything dangerous but probably worth being examined to exclude other possibilities. Make an appointment with a health care provider for evaluation... Read More

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A male asked:

Used same razor for genital region as someone who gets cold sores. 1 week after have one small red painful bump near scrotum/shaft of penis. herpes?

Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience

It certainly would: be possible. Of course there are other potential reasons for the sore but without being able to examine you this cannot be confirmed. If you are very ... Read More

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