Question 1

can mild hypokinesis of the left ventricle be a normal variant for some people?

Accepted Answer

By definition, if: Called mild hypokinesis, then it is abnormally decreased left ventricle wall motion.

There is a range of normal, based on visual inspection, heart size and experience, but when the wall motion is less than expected, it is hypokinetic.  Mild hypokinesis generally means nearly normal, but it is not a normal variant.

Question 2

why there's so many people and doctors so scared about omicron variant? maybe i'm mistaken it but i read that the symptoms are mild like a cold , i know is more contagious but with those symptoms why the hysteria?

Accepted Answer

: ON AVERAGE, COVID-19 caused by Omicron tends to be milder. But there's still a range from totally asymptoamtic to severe infection, and plenty of Omicron infections require hospitalization and sometimes are fatal, especially in people with underlying medical conditions and/or who have not been vaccinated. If you haven't been vaccinated, do it ASAP!

Question 3

though severe cases are rare after covid vaccination, now that there are more mild breakthrough cases due to the delta variant: is it less likely for vaxxed mild cases to become long haul?

Accepted Answer

: Not sure I fully understand your question, but here goes:  Breakthrough cases in fully vaccinated pts can occur, as success is 95%, not 100%, and some of these had only one JAB and did not follow through with number 2.  The Delta has been blown out of proportion and is a risk in the unvaccinated mainly.  COVID-19 Long appears to be a complication associated with a prior active infection.

Question 4

lung functytest results - the fev1/fvc ratio is mildly reduced, findings may be suggestive of mild obstructed lung disease vs normal variant  . what does this mean? my doctor is out for a week, will talk with her later. extream dyspnea/sputum?

Accepted Answer

: The severity of the abnormality of the lung function test is not as important as how you feel. You obviously had previous evaluation is why you had the lung function test. It is important to follow the agreed treatment plan until you could see her. If you smoke or around people that do/dust/fumes stay away to allow the inflammation in your lungs to get better. Bad dyspnea? go to ER or urgent care.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of omicron variant?

Accepted Answer

: Omicron symptoms are similar to other Covid 19 viruses. A distinguishing feature is scratchy throat rather than sore throat.
Visit this site for more info: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/variants/omicron-variant.html

Question 6

i took the 23 and me test that showed 1 variant of the apoe 4 variant. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

: It does not mean anything. You should not concern about that.

Question 7

how common is the variant hook effect?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: Are you referring to the "hook" effect in immune assays? If yes, the frequency varies with the clinical situation. A common time for the hook effect is in secondary syphilis. Any test in which there is very high differential in the amount of antigen and antibody may result in hook effect; also called prozone phenomenon.

Question 8

what variant is circulating right now in georgia? is it delta. or omicron?

Accepted Answer

: Omicron and its variants are nearly the only types currently circulating in the entire country; delta is pretty much gone.

Question 9

are the symptoms the same for each variant of covid? or does each one have different symptoms?

Accepted Answer

: The overall symptoms are not much different for Covid-19 variants, only the severity of the symptoms, especially with the lower respiratory symptoms, i.e. Covid-19 induced pneumonia and ARDS, which are the most common cause of mortality.

Question 10

how variant can crps be in people?

Accepted Answer

Variety: If you read the diagnostic criteria and notice how vague it is, it's exactly because there is much variety in the presentation of corps.

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Why there's so many people and doctors so scared about omicron variant? maybe i'm mistaken it but i read that the symptoms are mild like a cold , i know is more contagious but with those symptoms why the hysteria?

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Though severe cases are rare after covid vaccination, now that there are more mild breakthrough cases due to the delta variant: is it less likely for vaxxed mild cases to become long haul?

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Lung functytest results - the fev1/fvc ratio is mildly reduced, findings may be suggestive of mild obstructed lung disease vs normal variant . what does this mean? my doctor is out for a week, will talk with her later. extream dyspnea/sputum?

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What are the symptoms of omicron variant?

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I took the 23 and me test that showed 1 variant of the apoe 4 variant. should i be concerned?

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What variant is circulating right now in georgia? is it delta. or omicron?

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