Health Q&A
Blood Pressure Target

Due to dilation  of Aortic Root and Ascending Aorta ( 4.8 cms ) I was told by Cardiologist to measure bp once in two weeks and if Systolic above 130 consistently to see him. My BP now is 130/100. He did not mention about diastolic pressure. Is this an issue or can the diastolic value be ignored if Systolic is normal. Taking Concor AM 5mg.

Chest pain

There is chest pain like I am facing pain in interval of time like for 30 seconds in 5-10 times in a day for about 3 months. Pain is not so severe it is just normal pain... So please try to resolve my problem

Tachycardia sometimes

Had strong acid reflux and gas problems in October 23. Felt something stuck in throat, even after drinking small amount of water stomach used to get full. After a week mild chest pain left arm n shoulder pain started with fast heartbeats and high BP.  2 ECGs came normal blood tests normal, lipid profile a bit elevated. After taking acidity medications prescribed by cardiologist and family physician heart rate and BP came back to normal but tachycardia keeps coming and going when I get acidity or gas problems or after eating too much or after standing.. No chest pain or fatigue after exercising or walking or cycling(10-12km) , I don't understand what is happening, please suggest, thanks.

ECG - PRWP

Hello respected doctors. I got my recent ECG done and I am attaching the ECG graph. The observations say 1) synus rhythm 2) poor R wave progression V4. My doctor said my heart is normal. Can you please suggest looking at the attached ECG graph if there is any problem. Thank you in advance.

Sharp jaw pain

I played badminton for 2.5 hours and now getting sharp jaw pain Is it related to heart No chest pain Please answer i am anxious

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