Question 1

im 34 male. recently had an echocardiogram as they thought i had lvh. turns out everything is fine. i still do get pressure in my left arm every few days and when i take a bayer it usually subsides. my blood results are perfect. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Left arm discomfort: If you're concerned about coronary artery blockages, a resting echocardiogram doesn't test for that . A maximal treadmill stress test is the screening test for that. If your resting 12 lead EKG shows an abnormal pattern, a stress test using an accompanying nuclear scan or a stress echocardiogram should be done as the resting  EKG st-t wave abnormalities prevent diagnostic interpretation.

Question 2

how long should it take to get back my echocardiogram?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The echo is done over a 20 to 30 min study. The tests are usually batched and a designated reader interprets the study. Then in most places the study gets typed up and returned to chart. A week to 10 days would be about right. Any longer and you should call and enquire.

Question 3

ive had a radionuclide stress test, echocardiogram, several ekgs, chest x-ray, and blood work done. everything very normal. problem is when they take bp, i get very anxious. it is high, and i am more anxious thinking it is heart. obsessed with bp?

Accepted Answer

: I would obtain a simple home BP monitor and learn to use it. If you take it at home under relaxed circumstances, you can discover whether you have true hypertension or just "white coat" hypertension triggered by anxiety. It's a real diagnosis. If it remains up at all times, it is worth medicating. The cited tests do not say why the BP is up, just any effect to date on your system.

Question 4

i already got all my test results back. theyre all normal. just in case i want to get an echocardiogram, holter monitor, and possibly get some form of testing from a neurologist?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms : As you mention testing is pending, and I would like to know the results of the lab tests. So, we need more information to comment on your concerns. Ask your doctor who has the results of your tests. Best of health

Question 5

waiting on the cardiologist to go over my 5 day holter and echocardiogram results. ive had 2 presyncope episodes since having the tests. i called the office and the nurse said the dr put in the notes for me to get a ttt. what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

: I do not know what TTT means in KYian.  Never use abbreviations.  Make that in Kentucky Dr talk. Keep symptom diary about what went on before and after episodes.  Take BP seated standing and after standing up and down on your toes 10 times.

Question 6

very good evening doctors. can being very nervous or anxious cause or contribute to bad results on a nuclear stress test or the test where you get the leads and electric measures your heart--i forget if that is an echocardiogram or electrocardiogram?

Accepted Answer

: Most medical technicians and assistants are very familiar with anxious patients and will adjust procedures to enhance relaxation and improve cooperation.  Your emotional state should not impact the outcomes of your described tests.

Question 7

is it possible to have normal ekg and echocardiogram at rest and abnormal results during a stress test? my echo is normal and 24 hour holter is also normal but shows rare pvcs and pacs. due for stress test because i get more ectopics under stress?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, which is the entire point of the stress test. Rare PVC's and PAC's are not a problem, but if you were to get multiple ones consecutively your heart would not be working efficiently.

Question 8

if i take overdose of terbutaline sulphate does it get reflected in echocardiography?

Accepted Answer

Overdose?!: The important answer i need is why did you do that?  Intentional or accidental?  Terbutaline can have serious side effects with normal dosing let alone in excess.  The echocardiographic evidence would not necessarily be specific to the drug but could reflect any arrythmias that may develop.  If you just did this i recommend you head to a local ed or call 911.

Question 9

how long does it take to perform an echocardiogram?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It partly depends on how technically difficult it is and how fast is the technician but usually it only takes about 15 or 20 minutes.

Question 10

how much time does a complete echocardiogram take?

Accepted Answer

15-30 minutes: Depending on your physique, presence or absence of pathology,and the skill and schedule of the sonographer.

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Im 34 male. recently had an echocardiogram as they thought i had lvh. turns out everything is fine. i still do get pressure in my left arm every few days and when i take a bayer it usually subsides. my blood results are perfect. should i be worried?

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How long should it take to get back my echocardiogram?

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Ive had a radionuclide stress test, echocardiogram, several ekgs, chest x-ray, and blood work done. everything very normal. problem is when they take bp, i get very anxious. it is high, and i am more anxious thinking it is heart. obsessed with bp?

A member asked:

I already got all my test results back. theyre all normal. just in case i want to get an echocardiogram, holter monitor, and possibly get some form of testing from a neurologist?

A member asked:

Waiting on the cardiologist to go over my 5 day holter and echocardiogram results. ive had 2 presyncope episodes since having the tests. i called the office and the nurse said the dr put in the notes for me to get a ttt. what could be wrong?

A member asked:

Very good evening doctors. can being very nervous or anxious cause or contribute to bad results on a nuclear stress test or the test where you get the leads and electric measures your heart--i forget if that is an echocardiogram or electrocardiogram?

A member asked:

Is it possible to have normal ekg and echocardiogram at rest and abnormal results during a stress test? my echo is normal and 24 hour holter is also normal but shows rare pvcs and pacs. due for stress test because i get more ectopics under stress?

A member asked:

If i take overdose of terbutaline sulphate does it get reflected in echocardiography?

A member asked:

How long does it take to perform an echocardiogram?

A member asked:

How much time does a complete echocardiogram take?

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