Question 1

can i get a cardiac mri referral from my gp?

Accepted Answer

: Maybe/not. If you are not paying out of pocket, these specialized tests are often subject to pre-authorization by the health insurer who has a list of what would qualify (symptoms/other tests) &amp; who can order it before they would agree to pay for it. Some GP's might, some would leave it to a cardiologist to see who needs such a procedure.

Question 2

2 radiologist read my cardiac mri, first one said i have scarring and the second said normal mri. is scarring commonly misinterpreted in cardiac mri images? should i get a second opinion?

Accepted Answer

: You need your cardiologist to place the readings in your current clinical context, adding a radiologist will add to the confusion. It is the detailed history, your current symptoms and physical symptoms that will have to be weighed in first.

Question 3

when i'm stressed, then walk, i get skipped beats. cardiac stress mri clear. cardiologist thinks anxiety. why doesn't exercise help?

Accepted Answer

Consider monitoring: In most cases, palpitations even with exercise are benign.  In one series, short runs of irregular heart rhythms were detected by stress testing in healthy people and did not lead to heart disease on later follow-up.  Have you worn a heart monitor?  Talk with your doctor about exercise testing or wearing a heart monitor to evaluate the rare possibility that your may have SVT episodes with exercise

Question 4

i get about 20 pvcs daily, a lot of them are interpolated pvcs. are these benign like normal pvcs? normal echo, cardiac mri and resting ecg?

Accepted Answer

: PVC can be associated with several conditions. Here is a  small list: thyroid disease, fibromyalgia, dehydration, side effects of supplements, drug use, anxiety, or a psychosomatic condition. 
Missing a long-term EKG (24 hrs to months0 I would speak to a  good internist who will spend some time talking with you and looking at the results. Explore physical and emotional conditions.

Question 5

had pvcs for 10 years. echocardiogram normal, ecg normal, cardiac mri normal. usually get 10 or less per day. when i lift weights at gym i get pvcs should i be worried? just turned 30?

Accepted Answer

: Perhaps a visit to a cardiologist would help; the evaluation might include a search for the underlying cause of the PVC's; in addition, a stress test could determine whether exercise increases or decreases the frequency of PVC's.

Question 6

cardiac mri stated "localised inferoseptal mid wall fibrosis at mid ventricular level" what is the prognosis of this? i am 28 year old former athlete, can i continue exercising? i get occasional heart palpitations

Accepted Answer

Old injury?: Possible prior injury or damage that has scarred. What is overall ventricular function? Exercise is still 
Probably a good idea but would follow with cardiologist to evaluate rhythm issues and possible need for treatment. Definitely avoid smoking and manage blood pressure but long term follow up a must to maximize your capabilities.

Question 7

can a cardiac ct scan tell a doctor something more than a cardiac mri?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac CT: No. Cardiac MRI provides more information than cardiac cta.

Question 8

normal heart from echocardiogram and cardiac mri/mra. sometimes get triplet pacs should i worry? 26 male

Accepted Answer

PAC : what to do?: Diagnosis of premature atrial complex is an Electrocardiograph diagnosis. Do you feel palpitations and EKG during symptoms have shown PACs? PACs  are  benign but it can cause tachycardia, atrial fibrillation and related ischemia. Avoid alcohol, nicotine  &amp; excess caffeine. Regular exercise, maintaining normal bloodpressurre ,  cholesterol, blood sugar &amp; thyroid functions will decrease above risks.

Question 9

i get multifocal pvcs about 5-10 per day. whats chance they will turn into vt? echo normal, cardiac mri normal, ecg normal, stress treadmill ecg ok

Accepted Answer

Follow up PVCs: Did you have a Holter or Zio patch? The doctor must have assessed all factors. Get a follow up in 1 year provided asymptomatic.

Question 10

male 22. get pvc's often. had ecg, 24hecg, stress ecg, echo, cardiac mri/mra. safe to ignore the pvc's? its a quick skipped beat feeling.

Accepted Answer

PVC;s: Many a times this could be quite normal. As long as you have had a full work-up and evaluation.

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2 radiologist read my cardiac mri, first one said i have scarring and the second said normal mri. is scarring commonly misinterpreted in cardiac mri images? should i get a second opinion?

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When i'm stressed, then walk, i get skipped beats. cardiac stress mri clear. cardiologist thinks anxiety. why doesn't exercise help?

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I get about 20 pvcs daily, a lot of them are interpolated pvcs. are these benign like normal pvcs? normal echo, cardiac mri and resting ecg?

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Had pvcs for 10 years. echocardiogram normal, ecg normal, cardiac mri normal. usually get 10 or less per day. when i lift weights at gym i get pvcs should i be worried? just turned 30?

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Cardiac mri stated "localised inferoseptal mid wall fibrosis at mid ventricular level" what is the prognosis of this? i am 28 year old former athlete, can i continue exercising? i get occasional heart palpitations

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Can a cardiac ct scan tell a doctor something more than a cardiac mri?

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Normal heart from echocardiogram and cardiac mri/mra. sometimes get triplet pacs should i worry? 26 male

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I get multifocal pvcs about 5-10 per day. whats chance they will turn into vt? echo normal, cardiac mri normal, ecg normal, stress treadmill ecg ok

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Male 22. get pvc's often. had ecg, 24hecg, stress ecg, echo, cardiac mri/mra. safe to ignore the pvc's? its a quick skipped beat feeling.

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