How does the coronavirus (Covid) affect my heart?
The virus that causes COVID-19 can affect your heart either by invading your heart cells or by over-activating your immune...
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Is thickening of the heart wall a concern?
Thanks for the question. Thickening of the heart wall can be seen in marathon runners. You will need an Echocardiogram...
Do I have a severe heart problem?
The test indicates the heart has difficulty relaxing which can be a potential cause of shortness of breath and congestive...
What could be causing my husband’s lack of energy a year after his heart attack?
Severe fatigue is a common side effect of metoprolol (trade name, Toprol XL), and that should be considered as a...
Is it reasonable to have an echo done to evaluate my palpitations?
Palpitations: The perception of palpitations, or extra cardiac beats are also described as “fluttering in the chest, butterflies in the...
Do you know what could cause pressure in my son’s chest and head?
Dear John, The symptoms you describe are very nonspecific. Your son may merely be mildly dehydrated. Alcohol and caffeine intake...
Is the dyskinetic area of my ventricle likely to rupture?
The areas in question would seem to be a consequence of the MI. They are unlikely to get worse as...
Can I sit up for an echocardiogram?
This is not an ideal situation. It is sometimes possible to get an exam sitting up, but depends on the...
Should my diastolic pressure change when I stand up?
Normal blood pressure is usually considered 120/80 mm Hg or less. It is not treated with medicines generally until after...
Could symptoms of a burning feeling in the chest be due to blockage?
Chest burning may be related to your heart, however, it is usually associated with other symptoms. If your first stress...
What does ‘loss of anterior precordial forces’ mean in an EKG result?
This wording can mean any of a number of things, and can even be associated with a normal heart. EKGs...
My mom’s heart is working 25%. Is this serious?
A weak heart is always a potentially serious condition, though sometimes heart function can recover with proper therapy.
