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Health Query

Hi i'm, 50 years old recently diagnosed with heart failure and been told I need double valve replacement n the future as I contracted rheumatic fever as a child and not known about it till now and it's damaged both my valves av got aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation am on ramipril and furomeside water tablets all this started in july after having all the tests as in bloods ,x-rays, echocardiogram ,blood pressure was high and the symptoms I had and the tests they diagnosed this I was due to go in hospital yesterday for angiography at cardiac centre but was scared so didn't go as I am awake wen they do this procedure as in they numb my wrist and that's it i'm terrified and have got fluid n my lungs have in and off since july i've got moderate to severe valve mitral regurgitation and aortic stenosis and ive had left side under breast discomfort for last few hours think it's with fluid buildup but constantly feeling tired to do anything am scared to go and get checked out incase they say nothings wrong with me i'm under a cardiologist consultant for this illness but feel i've no one to turn to regarding this xx.

Dr. Rajiv Bajaj95%(3025 ratings)

MBBS, MD - Internal Medicine, DM - Cardi...read more

Cardiologist•Delhi

This may not be an emergency, rest, medicines, second opinion will be helpful please post list of medicines and your full ecg echo and blood reports also for better assessment.

Health Query

My friends father who is 74 years old man suffering from heart failure disease behaves strangely. Please suggest treatment.

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Living with this condition can stir up a whole range of feelings, from fear and sadness to anxiety, depression, and even anger.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.

11 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 66 years old from Ludhiana

Heart pumping not increasing. Current pumping 24% only. Medicine details attached and problem name some people says heart failure some says lv dysfunction and some says minimal coronaries and some says aki and hyponatremia.

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
In heart failure, the main pumping chambers of the heart (the ventricles) may become stiff and not fill properly between beats. In some people, the heart muscle may become damaged and weakened. The ventricles may stretch to the point that the heart can't pump enough blood through the body.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.

14 people found this helpful

Health Query

Can we get a cardiac arrest at tg level of 295 mg/dl and at cholesterol level of 250.

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
A total cholesterol level of 240 mg/dl or above is high. A normal cholesterol level is under 200 mg/dl. Between 200 mg/dl and 239 mg/dl is considered borderline high.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.

Health Query

I'm 32 years old and I have a heart failure history 4 years ago. After 6 month regular treatment Dr. give me bisoprolol2. 5 mg and I used this more than two yrs. Sometimes I feels like drop beat and when it occurred I can feel. After checking Dr. give me metoprolol25 mg and after one weak drop beat is controlled. But a few days ago I feels sweating my forehead and I feel fatigue then Dr. give bisoprolol again. Last echocardio report was seen regional wall motion so what medicine will more effective on my heart.

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

You should not take any medicine without doctor's advice as it may be harmful.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.

9 people found this helpful

Health Query

Any homeopathic medicine for heart failure and to increase lvef which are used along with tablets.

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

I think we need to have more detailed discussion about your medical condition before i conclude my answer. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and medication plan.

11 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 42 years old from Parbhani

Hello doctor sir/ma'am, greetings. My father is 73 years old and is on vymada 100 mg (1-0-1) after meals. Is it ok if I give him half vymada 200 mg (1/2-0-1/2) instead. Thank you.

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

You should not take any medicine without doctor's advice. It maybe harmful and can lead to other complications. But we have to look into the details of the problem. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and healthy lifestyle.

5 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 28 years old from Pune

Right ventricular presume overloaded, rv normal function that means right heart failure?

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

Pulmonary hypertension is the commonest cause of right heart failure. Other causes are rv myocarditis, genetic cardiomyopathy, ischaemia ,as well as pericardial disease.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.

6 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 57 years old from Aluva

I am prescribed with azmarda 50 twice a day. Can I take half portion of azmrda 100 twice a day?

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

You should not take any medicine without doctor's advice it maybe harmful and can lead other complications. We have to look into the details of the problem. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and healthy lifestyle.

5 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 77 years old from Delhi

I have ek ejection fraction 28% and and taking envas 5 mg three times a day for chronic chf for last 10 years now I have been asked to take cidmus tablet is is it ok to change I am 70 years old I want it 2 to be answered by a cardiologist thank you I am i'm also taking beta blocker and dytor5 ef30/percent.

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

Chronic heart failure, otherwise known as chf or heart failure, is an ongoing inability of the heart to pump enough blood through the body to ensure a sufficient supply of oxygen. Let's have a detailed discussion to ensure proper treatment.

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