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Sir pls suggest me what is the test prescribed by doctor for having cardiomyopathy present or not cardiomyopathy??Pls suggest me

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Echocardiogram and if needed MRI ...  Read More

SIR PLEASE SUGGEST ME MY ECG ECHO TMT NORMAL BEFORE 3 MONTHS BUT STILL CHEST PAIN OCCURRED SOMETIMES SO ANY CHANCE OF CARDIOMYOPATHY BUILDUP IN 3 MONTHS???HOW LONG TIME TAKES TO BUILDUP CARDIOMYOPATHY ???PLEASE ANSWER SIR

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If Echo and Treadmill test are normal, no cardiomyopathy ...  Read More

My mother is a cardiomyopathy patient and she was under medication for past 3yrs now she was affected by Corona admitted in gh and they are giving antibiotics and oxygen but while taking lasix regular tablet she could not breathe.so my doubt if we want to take that regular tablet while putting antibiotics.tell me a suggestion soon sir.thank you

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Yes she can continue lasix tablet along with antibiotics ...  Read More

Hello doctor. I want to know if cardiomyopathy or enlarged heart can be seen on a chest x-ray? Thank you...

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Yas crdiomegaly can be seen in a chest x-ray. But you need more test's to diagnose wether the enlightenment is because of cardiomyopathy or something else. There are many reasons for cardiomegaly. ...  Read More

Hello doctor. I want to know whether dilated cardiomyopathy is a rare or a common condition of the heart?

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Not that rare ...  Read More

Hello. I want to know if hypothyroidism causes Dilated Cardiomyopathy? How common is it? And if it can be reversed?

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Consult online for detailed treatment plan and consultation ...  Read More

How can we detect dilated Cardiomyopathy? what are the possible types of it? what could be the treatment for it?

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By echo. ...  Read More

What is the lifespan of the patient diagnosed Dialated Cardiomyopathy? How many years can he survive??

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Depends, how damaged the pumping is and how severe patients symptoms are. How pt. Responding to LV dysfunction medications. Considering all device AICD/ CRT-D options given to prolong life ...  Read More

Does ecg show dilated cardiomyopathy, I meant any clues or specifically. S left arm pain happened nd took two ecg's nd consulted with cardiologists and didn't find any issues, Last year for going to London took echo, ecg, thyroid, chest x-ray has been done and everything was perfect,

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Consult a cardiologist ...  Read More

Hi, My father was diagnosed as dilated cardiomyopathy 5 years back and his EF was 42 percent. Of late, when the Echo was done may be it's 40 percent. He had some symptoms earlier coughing, fatigue but now now.. Just sometimes while sleeping he gets shortness of breath .. I know this is a common symptom .. My question is.. Can we change from Carvedi

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Hello, Changing from carvedilol to bisoprolol or losqrtan to valsartan wont help much. These symptoms are to be dealt with adjusting diuretics . I also need much more details so that i can optimize me ...  Read More

I have cardiac anxiety since Covid season... For this I have checked myself 4 years ago and then echo showed my left atriam size was 31 mm...n.trivial.tr N all normal Now after 4 years...LA size shows 40mm Trivial tr and trivial mr All normal All 4 chambers normal LA -40mm * 25mm RA - normal ( value not given) Trivial tr and trivial mr No PAH (1

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These are not features of restrictive Cardiomyopathy. This is only subjective variation due to different echocardiographers and still the chamber sizes are normal, so do not worry. ...  Read More

So I have restrictive cardiomyopathy and my doctor has suggested me to take Dytor plus 5 one tablet daily for 6 months and I'm also taking Cardace 1.25 half in morning and half after meal at night . So I want ask does Dytor Plus 5 has any side effects or does it effect the kidneys. Can I take it for 6 months will it be safe to take it for 6 months.

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Dytor plus is a safe drug . You can take for 6 months ...  Read More

What are the test a person have to go through to diagnose hypertrophic cardiomyopathy...I saw a footballer collapsed in the field and I'm scared to start my regular gym and football training. Should i stop all these to stay safe, I also had covid 2 months back.

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In a suspected case of HCM, screening test is by echocardiogram and confirmation is Cardiac MRI with special focus on SAM, LVOT Gradient, Septal thickness and fibrosis score. It's not a post Covid th ...  Read More

I have delivered baby boy 3 months ago. After that I was admitted in the hospital again due Postpartum cardiomyopathy, which is also called peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM). Please advise if I can take covishield vaccine or not.

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U can take take covid vaccination. ...  Read More

Hi My friend is 29 years old and as part of annual heart checkup consulted with a cardiologist, who suggested ECG, Echocardiogram, CBC, Lipid-profile, Creatinine tests (reports & prescriptions attached). The reports suggest a mild Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. The doctor has recommended T.Prolomet XL 12.5mg daily for next 6months to lower

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Need to evaluate detail history of ur friend and his family.if possible do physical consultation. ...  Read More

If Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is detected at early stage. Can it be treated If not cured ? What are the issues faced by the patient and survival chances ?

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Need to know more in detail so consult and chat with me here online so that I can guide you further. ...  Read More

My mother has sepsis, cardiomyopathy and CKD stage 3. What are the possible treatments and what would be her life expectancy?

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Difficult to say but first get her sepsis treated , cKD can be managed by hemodialysis, & heart failure with medication. ...  Read More

My husband's brother had sudden death from cardiomyopathy last year at the age of 43. He had no prior symptoms. Autopsy results revealed his heart at 3 times the size of a normal heart. (910 gms in weight) My husband was tested with an echo earlier this year. He is fine. My question is should we have our 3 children screened? We have a girl age 21,

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Though nothing to worry, but it is a good idea to get an echo done of all your children, it would put your mind at ease. Dr Nishith Chandra, MD,DM, FSCAI(USA) Director Interventional Cardiologist For ...  Read More

I've had 2 radiofrequency ablations for aFib. I take a cocktail of drugs including amiodarone, lisinopril, nadalol, and Xarelto. I also have dilated cardiomyopathy, supposedly caused by a virus. No heart issues prior to my diagnosis in 2015. My activity level has been restricted to no exercise, only walking. Is there a more aggressive treatment?

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Need to uptitrate the dose ...  Read More

After being in persistent aFib, I had my second radiofrequency ablation on July 25th. I take a cocktail of drugs including amiodarone, lisinopril, nadalol, and Xarelto. I also have dilated cardiomyopathy, supposedly caused by a virus. No heart issues prior to my diagnosis in 2015. My activity level has since been very restricted. While I used to ex

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Need to adjust the doses ...  Read More

In echo test ivsd value is 11.3 mm. ivss value is 15.9mm.lvpwd 8mm.lvpws 16.6 mm.lvidd 45.8mm.lvids 31.9mm. report is normal.but ivsd is slightly above the range 6-11 mm. Do I have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Can it be cured with medication???

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If you don't have any other risk factors like high BP and kidney problem, then it may be normal ...  Read More

When i take alchohol one day. The next day i find shortness of brething , heart beat feeling, awaking in midnight.... Two times i was admitted in lohia hospital. I think i have alchoholic cardiomyopathy. Suggest me its treatment please...

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stop taking alcohol completely . whats the fun if it is causing you problems. just get a 2 Decho done, it will diagnose if you have any cardiac disease though in all probability you dont have alcoholi ...  Read More

Relapsed Hodgkin patient. Medine induced cardiomyopathy and lungs problem. Now under cardivas, lasix, omnacartil, rosuvas, ivabid etc. Last one month severe bloating in the stomach and breathing problem

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HELLO, PLEASE CONSULT YOUR TREATING DOCTOR. AEROCORT INHALER TWO-TIME TWO PUFF IS ADVISABLE. FOR GAS MUCAIN GEL THREE TEASPOON FUL AFTER MAJOR MEALS. O.K, BYE. ...  Read More

Will an ECG diagnose/detect alcoholic cardiomyopathy? What are its symptoms? If I have it, do I need to put a permanent end to alcohol or just a temporary end till I'm back to normal? And How serious is it? Been consuming alcohol for 5 years and last month, only once I experienced faster heart beat after drinking.

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Don't panic... Drinking too much alcohol can cause increased heart rate...you may or may not have alcoholic side effects considering your age and years of alcohol consumption...but I would like to adv ...  Read More

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