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A 24-year-old female asked:

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Need moreinformation: Was this a nuclear stress test? infarct means a prior heart attack you mention two different walls of the heart . Tests can have artifacts and can s... Read More
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EKG can be inexact: EKG is a good tool to " rule out " conditions - so a normal EKG usually indicates normal cardiac function. The flip is not true - EKG with abnormal f... Read More
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What are your vitals: If you have been on Atenolol for a year - it is unlikely to cause you any weakness. 25 mg is a small dose. Have you check your heart rate( pulse) and ... Read More
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Yes: All patients with coronary artery disease are treated with medications - aspirin or other antiplatelet drugs, Statins , beta blockers and ACE inhibito... Read More
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Any salt works: By POTS - I assume you mean Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome- in that case the type of salt will not make a difference - it is the increased ... Read More
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Very likely: There is a good correlation between coronary artery disease and carotid artery disease - almost 60% . So a normal coronary artery is likely to indica... Read More
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Get basic tests: You are describing positional pain - there are many causes - have you had a fever or sore throat ? Do you have chronic illness ? Any fall or injury? ... Read More
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Get cardiac consult: The Echo findings you report -there is fluid around the heart - moderate to large in amount . The change in the motion of the heart and reduced LV fun... Read More
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Likely normal: Most echo reports have a measurement section and a decriptive section . Your report indicates a discrepancy between the two. Typically the echo reader... Read More
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Keep a Diary: You have done a good preliminary workup - if EKG / Echo and Holter are indeed normal best is to continue to monitor yourself - keep a diary / if you h... Read More
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Qualified OK: Fluorescein is the agent most commonly used for a Eye dye test - only contraindication is a known hypersensitivity and intrathecal or intra arterial... Read More
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May be normal: It is normal in thin individuals to see / feel your pulse in the upper abdomen.In that case there are no symptoms . It would also be normal to have a ... Read More
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Needs to be followed: I am assuming the heart cath was from the groin. Did they use a closure device? Was an intervention done? What you describe sounds like a small heam... Read More
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Nov 27, 2015
This Thanksgiving, I wanted to share my appreciation for all that you do! Thank you, doctor! :)
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Dr. Kedarnath Vaidya ,thank-you for your kind professional opinion, which is much appreciated too.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you very much for your time and knowledge!
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you. I ve been so worried!
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