A 19-year-old female asked:
after my echocardiogram dr said the back of my heart muscle was slightly thicker than normal. i get alot of chest pain & palpitations. cardiomyopathy?
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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered
36 years experience Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology
Mgt: I would suggest that you discuss and review the findings with your PCP and cardiologist. Genetic testing can be performed by a blood test. Your blood pressure should be carefully monitored.
Answered on May 23, 2016
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Heart problem: is diagnosed by a simple test, ECG. It can be life-saving. Please ask your doctor or ER to do one ASAP and an evaluation as well. Palpitations in ... Read More
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Dr. Donald Colantino answered
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Palpitations: It is reassuring that your testing ruled out a cardiac cause of your chest discomfort which may have been muscular or a pinched intercostal nerve that ... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amrit Singh answered
51 years experience Cardiology
Yes: muscle spasm cause pain,palpitations only cause skip beats
A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered
36 years experience Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology
Physician visit : Please see the Emergency Department for a cardiac evaluation. The cause should be determined.
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