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Chest tightness, shortness of breath and nausea, last test cardiac angiogram but having diff. getting hr down without getting bp too low, what next?

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Many factors: I assume your angiogram was normal? & your heart rhythms has been recorded & normal? ("sinus tachycardia") - if either are incorrect, you need... Read More

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Emergency: Chest tightness, shortness of breath and nausea are a worrisome triad. If you are experiencing this right now, please go the the emergency department ... Read More

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Question 2

Having minor chest pains and dizziness or out of balance, did echo, stress test, cardiac marker blood test all normal, did holter twice for 24 hours it showed afib 34 episodes, 296min (22%) and 48 hours showed afib 37 episodes 274 mins (10%?

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You now have data purported to have documented paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. At this point, your data merits a consultation with a cardiac electrop... Read More

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Question 3

What could cause dull pain in center of chest? saw cardiologist had stress test, cardiac ct, and echo... all ok. also saw pulmonologist... lungs ok.

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GERD: The most likely diagnosis in a 31 year old man is gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, gastritis, esophagitis, or non-ulcer dyspepsi... Read More

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Gastro related ???: Sounds like you have had a good work up already. Gastrointestinal issues such as reflux disease, esophageal spasm, gallbladder and others, as well ... Read More

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Chest pain: First of all, thank you for first seeing the cardiologist and pulmonologist. Other systems that affect that central chest region include the gastroin... Read More

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Question 4

Bruise comes and goes,same spot for 6 mo. now on left arm. had cbc, platelet, clotting test, cardiac workup, normal. do not take aspirin. thoughts?

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Trauma: Brusises result from a local area of trauma to the skin. When taking anticoagulants or if clotting mechanisms are off, they help with extent of bruis... Read More

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Question 5

24 hr holter afib 38 episode, 274 min (10%), 48 hr holter afib 34 episode, 295 min (22%), did echo, ecg and stress test, cardiac marker normal, have chest tightness, light dizziness,and sluginess,1 doctor told to take isoptin,other told all normal?

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You should see a cardiologist since it looks like you were going in and out of atrial fibrillation. You need to know if you need blood thinners and, d... Read More

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Question 6

What is the diagnostic test for cardiac asthma?

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Not asthma: This is not asthma. It's similar symptoms due to heart failure. Your doctor can test your heart (EKG, Echocardiogram) about heart failure and examine ... Read More

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Question 7

Nuclear stress test and cardiac coronary ct angiogram, which do you recommend?

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Depends on situation: Nuclear stress test involves looking at perfusion of heart for defective areas representing coronary artery disease looking for areas of permanent dam... Read More

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Question 8

Is nuclear stress test or cardiac cta better for ruling out clogged arteries? my nuclear test was clear but they couldnt do cta due to heart rate.

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Nuclear stress test: The nuclear stress test is better because (1) it is a functional test - your heart is actually "stressed" to beat harder, & (2) you can do it at a... Read More

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Question 9

28, shooting, cramping & squeezing pains in chest, ribs, and breastbone ( in both sides) that last a few seconds to a few mins. same pain by armpits. area is very tender and back/neck muscles fee sore & tight. ekg, x-ray, stress test ok. cardiac ?

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Not likely : Could be costocondritis or muscle spasm . If ekg and stress are normal , it's less likely cardiac

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Question 10

Can you physically stop you own heart and breath??? it's a question on my cardiac test help...

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Yes and no: You can hold your own breath for a short period of time before having to take a breath. You can not stop your own heart beat

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Chest tightness, shortness of breath and nausea, last test cardiac angiogram but having diff. getting hr down without getting bp too low, what next?

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Having minor chest pains and dizziness or out of balance, did echo, stress test, cardiac marker blood test all normal, did holter twice for 24 hours it showed afib 34 episodes, 296min (22%) and 48 hours showed afib 37 episodes 274 mins (10%?

What could cause dull pain in center of chest? saw cardiologist had stress test, cardiac ct, and echo... all ok. also saw pulmonologist... lungs ok.

Bruise comes and goes,same spot for 6 mo. now on left arm. had cbc, platelet, clotting test, cardiac workup, normal. do not take aspirin. thoughts?

24 hr holter afib 38 episode, 274 min (10%), 48 hr holter afib 34 episode, 295 min (22%), did echo, ecg and stress test, cardiac marker normal, have chest tightness, light dizziness,and sluginess,1 doctor told to take isoptin,other told all normal?

What is the diagnostic test for cardiac asthma?

Nuclear stress test and cardiac coronary ct angiogram, which do you recommend?

Is nuclear stress test or cardiac cta better for ruling out clogged arteries? my nuclear test was clear but they couldnt do cta due to heart rate.

28, shooting, cramping & squeezing pains in chest, ribs, and breastbone ( in both sides) that last a few seconds to a few mins. same pain by armpits. area is very tender and back/neck muscles fee sore & tight. ekg, x-ray, stress test ok. cardiac ?

Can you physically stop you own heart and breath??? it's a question on my cardiac test help...

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