When To See A Cardiologist?
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Thanks again to Dr. Mike Heffernan for discussing the details of a cardiology consultation with us. We discuss the history, physical examination, and special tests required to achieve a cardiac diagnosis. We discuss the stress test, angiogram, and cardiac catheterization.
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Great video, 5 years ago here in Cambridge my family doc sent me to the cardiologist, I had 5 appointments and didn't see the doc once. His staff told me what tests he wanted, they told me the results of the tests, and also told me I did t need to have anymore visits. Was not impressed at all and neither was my family doc. He sent me to another doc in Guelph and was very hands on. Was great. Your videos show what we really should expect and that is great.
Hi Ryan. Sorry to hear that. You definitely should see the doc - save for the pandemic. Glad it worked out. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
What did the doc in Guelph say?
@@keithnichols7926 without getting into my medical history, my appointments were actually with the Doc. He actually explained the tests and gave the results to me himself, not his staff. Thankfully my issue was resolved.
@@ryankay6716: You apparently objected to the lack of communication with your first doc, and this left me curious whether the doc in Guelph produced a different diagnosis that called for a treatment other than the first doc suggested.
@@keithnichols7926 Yes there was a diagnosis that was missed by the first doc. It was almost 10 years ago and I have been good.
What can I say? This is another outstanding video from three very personable gentleman physicians. Well done all.
Thank you so much Peter. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
The “White Coat” phenomenon is more than that. The need to disrupt the day, the drive in infernal traffic, the 30 minute hunt for a parking place, the walk into the office adds to the tension as we wait in the office all add to increased BP!
For sure JAY. It is a lot . Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
And then the docs do it wrong. They don't have you sit and talk and relax first. They often just put on the cuff and take a reading. And they dangle your feet off the table. And your arm is not at heart level.Etc etc.
Wait in a hard chair for an hour and a half after appointment time. But you try being 10 minutes late and they cancel your appointment and charge you.
Thank you again! I learned so much. I now what to expect if I ever need to see a cardiologist. Thank you for your hard work
You are very welcome R. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Thank you for the informative video. I had COVID at Christmas time and suddenly I have heart issues. Ugh. This was a very helpful video.
Glad it was helpful!
I met my cardiologist in the hospital after an ambulance ride. Go get pains checked out before it gets really bad!
Good advice Dan. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
These guys are great the cardiologist is a really great man excellent information thanks from uk 👍👍👍
Very welcome Francis. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Thank you Doctors.
Very welcome Peter. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Good to know,Thank you!
Very welcome Mustang Sally.
What a great you tube channel. What fabulous doctors!
Thanks so much Roxy!! Thanks for watching and subscribing
“Go back to scrapbooking.” LOL
Hi Sonora. Yes scrapbooking! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I love these videos! You even knew about my amazingly rare bone thing! So I wonder if you could do a video on the relationship between heart issues and strokes? Thanks!
It’s on the list Torger. We just won’t talk about the PSA test 🤣
I m nervous I have been referred fir 24 hour holter monitoring.
If you have a supre ventricular acopy 8.9 percent, should you see a cardiologist. I had 21 day monitor , results with this. VA has not let me see a cardiologist.
Hi Barry. We think you mean ectopy. It would really depend on your past medical history and any signs or symptoms. Best of luck
Love these doctors they so cute tks blessing.
Thanks so much MARTHA. Thanks for watching and subscribing
i need to see a cardiologist
Well get on it! Thanks for watching and subscribing
After a year of panic attacks , heart palpitations I still am trying to figure it all out. My bp started staying high and my cholesterol with from a bit high to real high. I have copd. Even today after I ate I felt I couldn’t get enough air. My oxygen was 99% . So I took bp and it was 161/74. Can’t figure. They checked me at er two weeks ago an call that one a panic attack. I didn’t feel panic til I felt my heart rate was up. What’s causing this docs?
The Xanax my doc gives me brings bp back to norm.
Hi Tana. If Xanax returns it to normal it does sound like anxiety. You should consider additional strategies like meditation and mindfulness
I had covid not vaccinated, and I went to the hospital for severe dehydration and dizziness. Now that I'm on the mend my resting heart rate is very high like around 98-120. What's going on and should I go to a cardiologist?
It’s a big high depending on what your normal was before. COVID can cause Longer problems for sure. Worth a trip to your GP first. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Great information and sometimes your heart rate might be higher just from walking to the office. maybe? Thanks Docs.
It could be Darlene. Jitters or the exercise. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Send me to a Cardiologist as I have uncontrollable high blood pressure
Yes Richard. Good idea. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Going today to see a cardiologist so I hope all goes well.... The treadmill test kind of scares me because I have fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis and walking a far distance or more or less walking fast my hips start to get hard and then it goes down to my legs and then I can't walk cuz my legs are so hard I can't take another step
Hi D C. Sometimes if our patients can’t walk enough for the stress test they can do it with Persantine. Good luck! Thanks for watching and subscribing
My uncle Ronnie had chest discomfort nothing like super severe and he needed quadruple bypass
They said had he come in days later he'd be dead
Yes it can be subtle Hugh. Hope he is ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing
When I got referred to a cardiologist is was after I had a Halter Monitor that was critical. Got a call from my internist at 8 am a d was in the cardiologist by that noon that day in two day s I was in the cath lab getting a pacemaker. My diagnosis : Mobitz II SECOND DEGREE HEART HEART BLOCK with marked bradycardia ( heart rate : 29 ). Love my internist. She is great and fantastic cards.
Glad you are ok Julie. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Mom, quick, its the three stooges, Moe Larry and Curly, they look like italian concreters! lol
And we pour a mean foundation!
How do you pronounce Tamponade?
Hi Shannon. Tamp. On. Add. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I have lvbb. Echo coming. Nuclear scan. I’m scheduled for my 2nd LAH anterior surgery. Do I wait til the tests are okay
Hi Cindi. Ultimately the anesthetist and cardiologist will determine if it is necessary to wait or if you can go ahead. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
If you ask a cardiologist the answer is always, sure who wouldn't want a larger practice.
Hi Paul. Not sure that is true. There are lots of specialists who are not looking for any more work. Cardiologists are trying to help you. Would you say that about your mechanic? Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
@@TalkingWithDocs hi doc's loosen your ties. It's meant to be humorous and I thought laughter is the best medicine
Thank you for what you do.
By the way I am a mechanic, and when your good and you care it never ends and it's not through greed.
Hey,Docs!! It's me,again. Is it possible for my knee implant to be loose? It's knocking and rockin' n rollin'.. badly. Made new appt. with surgeon but it's still 3 weeks from now. ( complications during surgery. He added 2 screws. He said normally TKR doesn't need screws). Thanx.
Hi Darth. It could be loose but that is uncommon. Sometimes the patella makes noise against the femoral implant. Your appointment and a new xray will go a long way in finding the problem. Good luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
@@TalkingWithDocs Thank you for the speedy reply. I can ALWAYS rely on y'all for assistance and encouragement. However...this thing is definitely loose. ( I'm sure of it ) I wish you could hear it when I walk. It sounds like a drum solo. And the pain is just intense. So, if it is loose, what comes next? If one of your patients had this would you have to go back in and tighten it? That's going to be a very painful procedure,right? The outside is completely healed but inside must still be a bit raw.Could this thing already have "wear and tear" so early? My surgery was on May 4th of this year. Thank you.
What is the normal level for a BNP? ...for a 70-year-old?
Hi Lynn. So you mean BP? Typically around 120/80 or slightly higher. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
@@TalkingWithDocs No, I mean BNP blood test (Brain Natriuretic Peptide) It shows how efficient your heart is working. What does 649 mean? Thanks
@@lynnnelson6689 649 is normal if you're between ages 50 to 75 and the BNP level is more than 900 there's a possible heart failure.
@@jonielgarcia5446 Are you a Cardiologist? What is your profession? Thanks.
if you've had a kidney ct in the past and had hives to the dye, is this the same sort of dye that is used in an angiogram and if so, what is done then?
Hi Mark. There are a few different options that would be discussed for your angiogram. If it is to iodine based dyes gadolinium may be used. Thanks for watching and subscribing
How come doctors don't get hypertension, arrhythmia, etc.? 🤔
Hi Jason. They most certainly do. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Are you Docs MD's or DO's (Osteopaths)
Hi Mark. MDs. Two surgeons and a cardiologist. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
@@TalkingWithDocs Thanks for the Reply! I don't See "MD" at the end of your names..you might want to post that!....You've earned it!
So ok docs, my bp this morning at full rest was
196 / 92 & pulse of 103
& it runs anywhere from
160 / 90 up to as high as
205 / 123 and I'm on
5 different bp pills & im on cholesterol meds as well as blood sugar meds,,,my question is,,,,is it time for me to see a cardiologist ?
Yes Jerry. See someone for sure. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs ,,,,thanks for your quick reply - I see my PC every 4 weeks,,, just kind of wondering why she hasn't sent me to a specialist yet - hmmm ???
Greet, make you comfortable, NOT my experience. Arrogance, impatience, talking down (and I have 2 graduate degrees). I saw him for 5 minutes, sends me for tests, no call back on results...
So very sorry to hear this Elizabeth
I flat out don't trust my new PCP
My old doctor retired and this one is an arrogant kid
I searched out local cardiologists on my own
I'll be in the casket not him is my mentality
Sorry to hear that Hugh. Thanks for watching and subscribing
very good videos , but cut the humor please
Hi bruce. Sorry. There are lots of other sites that are super serious and all business that you may find more useful. Our viewers are looking for useful information in a more casual format. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing
You are watching three men who passed an exam thirty years ago. To be in AWE of an exam passer? The only folks I’m impressed with are those with dignity. Other than the odd snippet of eating well they have no idea about remaining (DNA allowing) well throughout your life. THEY have CAUSED so much ill health because of the diet they foisted upon us for over fifty years we have become reliant upon cardiologists. THEY WOULD HAVE GONE BROKE IN 1914. Now they lap up tons of the work. Frankly that makes me ill. The large portion of MDs are unable to screen pre diabetics properly. Heaven help us. Cheers Mike.
Hi Mike. Sorry you are so bitter. Not sure about the being in awe part. We are simply trying to empower people to take charge of their own health. Eat better. Exercise. Reduce your stress. Basic stuff. Best of luck to you
You three very learned doctors exude confidence in your field, and, along with your smiles, ensure patients that the care doctors in general provide exemplary care. Thank you for the time you take in your very busy lives!
You are so very welcome Beverley. Thanks for the kind words. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I would add take a list of your own questions to the Cardiologist and just hand it to them. I tend to either forget, or clam up once the Doctor walks into the exam room. Thank you times three for these informative videos! Great job guys can't wait for Dr. Mike to address women's cardiac needs.☺️
Good suggestion Denise! Glad you liked them. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
You guys are awesome! I'm so glad I found your channel. I have genetic high BP (both sides) so I was diagnosed at 22 and eventually by age 30 I had to start taking meds. Always active and slim to athletic build yet still a struggle. So I really appreciate all of your information.
Glad you liked it Trix86!! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Taking your own blood pressure, imo, is HUGE! When I first went to the cardiologist, the first appointment, I was so nervous and scared to be there. I knew I was going to be taking a stress test and was going to be hooked up to a monitor, I was having hip and knee problems and was worried I'd fall off the treadmill (funny how they have a stationary bike right there for you, just in case...NO EXCUSES!). Plus, I had a hard time finding parking and was running later than I wanted, so I was rushing to find the right place I needed to be. So, of course, my usual 120/70 was more like 140/90! I couldn't believe how high it was, and I told them that it never runs that high and I wasn't sure they believed me. Of course, they had me just sit and relax for about 15 or 20 minutes and it finally came down. But having numbers with me would have saved a lot of time.
For sure Derek. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I’m 25, and seeing my first ever cardiologist tomorrow morning. I have flutters, my blood pressure is always high. I had three EKG’s and they all came out abnormal. Turns out the lower left part of my heart is enlarged and not pumping enough blood to my body, more like a 50 year old. So I’m super nervous! So thank you for the video.
Welcome Sabrena. Hope everything is ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Can one ever safely no longer require bp medicine? How long is the process to phase out a bp medication? What could you recommend patients do to reduce bp homeopathically?
Yes some people can get off of them. We have a couple videos about this. Diet. Exercise. Stress reduction. Best of luck
June 12th 2024, my husband is gonna have his first appointment with cardiologist I found this video when I was searching about what happen when the doctor refer to a cardiologist. English is our second language and I had no idea what would happen so it was very helpful to know, thanks a lot.
I apologize for the off topic but i wanna ask something looks a little confusing... I am on betablocker (propanalol) 20mg + 20mg for anxiety control (don't work very well but meh) and i wanna do sport for loose weight and build some muscles... I am 43 years old, my heart is ok but i do a sedentary life and honestly... I am done with that and wanna change something. I never found a clear answer about the betablockers and sport... Clearly the betablockers slow down the heartrate, so you can't reach the necessary heartrate you need for sport... But is same at my dosages? I mean... Is so low... 40mg total at day is the very minimum as long i know... What you doctors think?
Hi Milo. They certainly can limit your heart rate during exercise but you can still likely have a beneficial workout. Your heart rate will go up. Just not as much as it normally would. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Why is it most Doctors do not tell patients how and why to eat healthy and exercise... also about things like magnesium, vitamin D and other vitamins that become depleted due to age and lifestyle...and the fact that there is no correlation between the use of stain drugs and the decrease in heart attacks..healthy life style is the key to a healthy heart ... people make choices ... I feel Doctors should at least tell the patients the truth as to why they are unhealthy..and then the patients will make the choice to become healthy or not..at least they were told or should I say warned ahead of time... I do realize some heart and or physical conditions are not caused by unhealthy life styles although most are.
Hi Patty. Doctors do talk about exercise and healthy eating but patients don't listen. Do you think most people don't know that eating healthy and exercising regularly is good for them? As for the statins, we would disagree but that is up to you to take a statin or not. Elevated LDL is a very specific risk factor for a cardiac event. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Could you touch on Addison's, please?
We can add it to the list for sure Jen. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
@@TalkingWithDocs awesome! Thank you for all you do. I am subscribed and notifications are on! 3d cardiac monitor, 2nd medication and Addison's is being discussed. You guys are great at calming my nerves... well except my Vegus, it's under investigation too! 😁😋🤪😉💝
Thanks for the information. I really appreciate your channel.
Very welcome Freedom Forever. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Very helpful Thank you Doctors🙏
love you guys, you lift the viewers up , thank you !!
Doing our best Jay. Like Bette Midler. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
If you have a family history of heart disease, especially on both sides of your family, would a PCP want to refer a patient to a cardiologist simply for preventive measures, particularly if you have risk factors for heart disease but you don’t have symptoms yet?
Hi Jennifer. It would really depend on how severe the family history was and the other risk factors. They may manage it while it is non symptomatic. Thanks for watching and subscribing
How busy are your schedules...can you just see more patients if you wanted?
They are pretty full so not really
@@TalkingWithDocs must be fulfilling...
Was your schedule as full when you were younger?
Hello Doctors! My heart attack came out from nowhere. I was very active, played tennis once a week, work out at the gym 2x a week, and weigh 150lbs for a 5'10 guy. Before this happened, there were no warning signs and 5 years back, my cardiologist gave me a green light and everything was great. When it happened, I had a stent inserted as there was one blockage (80%). Weird part was, no warning signs!
Wow Dee. Glad you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
@@TalkingWithDocs Thank you Doctors for this channel! It's very helpful and educational as well.
Wow when u said you didn't have symptoms made me think I definitely have something. I been having wheezing last couple days. But don't think is asthma because it's when I inhale not exhale the issue. Second symptom nerve pain I. Left wrist and and arm before and after testing positive for covid. Covid negative for now yay. But wheezing just started. Third sign abdominal swelling. Fourth sign fatigue. Fifth sign anxiety. I'm gonna book an appointment and see a cardiologist just to rule out asthma since I do have a cat. Also had pneumonia in past to hope is not heart issue and just a bronchitis thing. So not sure if a cardiologist can detect it but I loose nothing just gain knowledge.
@@mermaidaughter7 Emily, to be safe, ask the doctor to give you I think they call a nuclear test scan for the heart. Make sure your insurance covers it as well because it can be costly. I am back at the gym working out and off blood thinner, but still on 81mg baby aspirin since it happened in August 2020. It's best to have to done because you just never know! Best of luck to you.
Can I ask your age?
What if the pain is up near the base of your neck.
It is hard to say but should be investigated. Could be GERD, a neck issue, a shoulder issue or a heart issue
I know this is a year or so later, but the chest tightness is more prone to be something that isn't constant correct?
It certainly can vary
Three years ago I went through preliminary tests and was given an appointment to have a stent inserted. I drove to the hospital with my overnight bag. But after further testing I was prepped, then told I would need a double bypass. I could elect to have it then or wait to be scheduled in the next few months. My wife was back at home 40 miles away. After a few minutes of thought, I elected to have it done right away. They allowed my wife time to arrive. It literally came down to the team tracking her progress. When she was coming up the elevator, they started to wheel me into surgery. We met for a minute in the hallway. I recovered in 6 days and went home. Life can change in a minute.🙂
Wow Trajo that is wild. Glad you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I recently had a Cardiac Heart CT-Scan Left main coronary artery 0 LAD 271; Lcx 70 and RCA 32=Total:373. Can I have a Carth Lab instead of taking statins, please explain?
Docs im 25 years old suffer from generalized anxiety disorder im 5'4 male weighing 184 and i haave a resting pulse of 52bpm is this normal?
In cases of aortic stenosis/bicuspid aortic valve where the patient has normal cholesterol levels, what is the real, documented risk improvement realized by low-level statins, if any? Thanks!
Hi Ron. We would say it is limited. They have looked at this and applied principles from coronary artery disease but it is not totally transferable. Best to talk to your cardiologist. Thanks for watching and subscribing
What happens if I have a heart murmer
It really depends on the type of murmur. Many are benign. Some need treatment. See your doctor. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I really appreciate the way you share your medical knowledge and your happy personalities keep me looking forward to your next video!
We do our best Gretchen. So glad you like them. Better than being grumpy! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Here’s a serious question for Dr. Z;
As an engineer myself, I see the medical diagnostic system as an algorithmic flowchart with multiple branches ultimately leading to diagnosis (and the differential). How do you see AI impacting/influence the future practices of MD’s?
Hi Anthony. AI will certainly play a role in diagnosis and choosing treatment options.
PS, I am 70 years old. Blood presure hard to regulate.
So the blood pressure may be a reason on its own
sometimes you hear about people who've had a heart attack and had no systems at all. what happens then? my brother had all the test, they said he was fine then a while later was having a heart attack in the middle of the night. ended up having a quadrupole by pass.
Yes Brian this can happen. Usually the damage to the vessels is subtle and then an injury to the vessel wall leads to a big plaque and heart attack. Hope he is ok
Found this very helpful. My husband is recovering from mitral valve repair, open heart surgery. This happened when he saw a cardiologist for a-fib & the endoscopy revealed the hugely leaking valve. Been quite the “ journey”. He’d been fatigued for quite a while before we went to our Doc for an EKG. other twist to this is that he had endocarditis 4 years prior. Our Dr says that’s 100% responsible for his condition. He’s recovering fairly well, has a pacemaker - current meds are basically BP meds & aspirin.
Your videos are very straightforward, helpful & fun to watch - even if a loved one is the subject !
Glad to hear he is ok Shelley and thanks for sharing your story. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thanks to all of you for your time and knowledge and for sharing another great video 👍👍😊
Very welcome Kathleen. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I had an ishemic stroke in may and I'm afraid it might have affected my heart function. I feel fine at rest but any kind of exertion causes a laborious shortness of breath and my heartbeats per minute to rise. If my heart is the problem then it wont matter how much air I can force into my lungs correct?
A severe anxiety attack can be confused w heart attack...Stethoscopes..I have Litt---Cardiology....would like ta know what ya wearing....thanks in advance from DownUnder (gotta talk code or get blocked)
Hi Erika. You are correct they can be similar. Littmann is the leader for sure. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Don't be shy as a patient when you know there is something going on with your body. Make it known there is something abnormal going on and be persistent. It took me years to get properly diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. I had chest pains every now and then for years. I also felt like I was burning my lungs with heavy exertion (Running/Motocross, etc.). The signs were not obvious as I never had a heart attack, so there were never any abnormalities on the EKG or the blood tests. Finally got on a tread mill which led to getting the proper referrals and tests to come to a diagnosis. Bam! My entire life explained in a single diagnosis. I always though I was just out of shape, but in the end I just was not pumping enough blood.
Good advice Sherco. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Doctors: Where is my heart nerve?
Well there are a bunch of nerves to your heart. It’s called the cardiac plexus and gets nerves from the vagus nerves and the sympathetic trunk
@@TalkingWithDocs The heart nerve is in the medulla oblongata.
What does it mean if you have a right atrium that is mildly dilated but right ventricle is normal?
In 2010 on Good Friday, I experienced a "tingle" in my center chest. On Easter Sunday I told my family to stay away from me cause I thought I had the flu. I was extremely tired. On Tuesday the cardiologist took an EKG. I watched the eyes of the tech who was takin' my EKG. Her eyes got really large ! She left and the doctor came in to inform me that I was having an event ! They told me to go to the hospital about a mile away. I drove there. Once at the hospital I received great care. I had a five day "event" and the lower portion of my heart doesn't pump as it should. My main artery was blocked 98%. A recent artery exam showed the stent to be fully open and clear. You don't need to have terrible pain while having a heart attack.
Agreed 2pugman. Thanks for sharing and hope you are ok. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
How old are you ?
@@TalkingWithDocs Thanks Doctors. I also had a ruptured brain aneurism in '89. After a 9 hour operation, they clipped it off. Everything is OK. An aneurism also killed my grandmother in 1935, long before I was born.
@@2pugmanHow’s your Heart now I’m
Just curious?
A great video everyone should watch, it will save your life. Eleven years ago at age 59 from nowhere while driving, the sides of my chest hurt so bad it pulled me over in the seat but I let it go, made excuses what it could be. The next day same pain with a very stiff left jaw and elbow. One stent and eleven years later and I'm fine. I ignored all the signs and almost paid for it with my life. Apparently we men aren't that smart, we think " it will never happen to me" well it will. Go see your Cardiologist and don't try reading Dr. Google, the info from there is about as reliable as when your 14 year old buddies were telling you all about sex. Thanks Doc's for this very important video.
Thanks for taking the time to share Matthew and glad you are still with us. Thanks for watching and subscribing
When I receive blood pressure medication it gave me a quick hot rhythm I couldn't walk half a block with because of it I stopped it did diet and exercise I feel much better
You guys & your videos are great 👍
Glad you liked them Dave. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Maybe a topic for another show, but why do some statins cause muscle and joint pain. I have good cholesterol levels. Great BP, I am 75, and a white male with some family history, so the Framingham algorithm wants to reduce my 10 year risk. The only way is to reduce the cholesterol score which is good, but the statin is causing muscle pain primarily in the hips and thighs. Please, any comments. I know, talk to your primary provider, but she is now on mat leave for who knows how long.
Most of them can do this. Some feel it is related to CoQ10 and often supplements can reduce it. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor. Also some reduce their dose or change the drug but stay within the class
Hello doctors, is it a real cancer risk to get a heart CT scan done? I was told by a cardiologist that I am young and therefore he wouldn't encourage it. I still get unexplained chest pains and no doctor can definitely say what causing it.
That seems a bit odd. CT scans do have some radiation. Maybe they feel the test is simply not needed. If unsure second opinion. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
@@TalkingWithDocs Thank you so much. I have a followup coming up soon. If that doesn't solve the problem, I'll have to head back to my family doctor.
The 3 docteers. Not musketeers. Q for doc herffernan ( apologies for misspelling your name) . With an EKG to ECG same thing I guess, can it show if you’ve not only had previous heart attack (s) but can it show strokes too? Another informative video. Thanks docs
Hi sherry. Ha. Yes it can show old heart attacks but not strokes. The way it shows a heart attack is the way the ECG reads muscular activity which is affected by the heart attack. That area of the heart no longer contracts properly. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I just found your channel. You guys are great so much good information. Thank you ❤
That is very sweet Marcia. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I’m 26 years old I have been having palpitations since may and it’s still on going for me, I’ve seen a cardiologist got several ECG’S done came normal, got an echocardiogram done as well but they said it was normal but I’m always having high heart rate even when I’m resting, I can’t seem to wash my face properly without my heart rate going 112-116 I’ve been super concerned I had a monitor on for 15 days and I was told my high heart rate was nothing to be worried about but it worries me I get chest aching sometime which worries me more are there any other tests I need to get done to figure out why it’s been going on for so long it scares me along with that I have asthma too so with everything that’s going on I’m very uncomfortable with the heart palpitations
Hi Priya. Good luck with your testing. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hi I would like to know how you are doing? Been dealing with same thing.
Yes. End of story, especially as you get older if you have other things going on. Find a good cardiologist… one you’re comfortable with and trust.
We agree Jim. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Thank you for your videos! I'm 30 and had been feeling a rather odd chest discomfort which later I found out to be likely to due to spine issues/bad posture. I was sent to a cardiologist to dismiss chances I had heart related issues and found an up to 40% blockage in my LAD. Unlikely to cause me any issues in short term but kinda risky to long term. There's simply a lot that can be done if you preventively reach out a cardiologist, but unfortunately people will often only remember them when things are bad. I hope that with preventive medicine I'll be able to avoid a serious cardiac event.
Hi Felipe. It’s pretty basic. Starts with good eating and exercise. Thanks for watching and subscribing
If you get an echo cardiogram along with the treadmill test at the same time and everything looks and sounds normal ex: EKG, Echo, no abnormal sounds or loss blood pressure etc but still have chest pain and it gets worse with exertion, would you move on to another test or just say the patient is fine???
Hi Big Cease. Hard to say. There may be non cardiac causes. If you still have pain keep looking. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Omg same I had gotten few ECG’S and echocardiogram done I’ve been dealing with palpitations and chest aching or chest feeling tight/pressured and till now I still have it not sure if I should ask for a stress test
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Very welcome Amayrany. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Im a commercial driver .I got a stent for a textbook widowmaker. which pretty much cost me my job becuase i couldnt find a cardiologist to signoff on my health card,Either unavailable or a 3 months out appointments or a primary care docs referal still takes weeks..once youall mess with a healthy heart you need to make follow ups more available.Thx for the 44k stent but i still have heartburn and no job..
Hi Lee. Sorry to hear that. We would agree that a follow up is a minimum for what you went through. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Sorry, Lee,but your responsibility to others on the road is the primary concern. There are other jobs.
Hi doctors I love your easy going manners. It would be great if you could do a video on conditions that can contribute to serious heart problems,
Sounds like a great idea Jim. We will add it to the list. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Excellent reassurance. Question: why is indigestion so often confused with heart pain and how can you tell the difference?
Hi test40323. Likely the type of pain and the location. One way is to take an antacid and if the pain goes away - heartburn. If truly concerned should go to ER or call 911 though. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I chuckled at the index finger pointing to a spot. I thought I was so right on when I did that in the office.
Hilarious little pookie. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
A week ago I went to the Emergency Room because I couldn’t breathe and I was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure. What type of test will my cardiologist do after the immediate crisis is over?
I'm so scrared :( It's time for this conversation with my doctor.
When it started happening to me it was triggered twice in two weeks by eating salty food, but it was the same food I had eaten before with no problems. I literally rode it out both times. That was a mistake, but the third time I went to the medical clinic telling them "I think I'm having a heart attack", and they swarmed me with the best care ever instantly, called the ambulance, sent me to the ER and saved my life. I had 3 stents put in because it was a bifurcation.
They said my heart took little to no damage because I drove myself to the clinic just in time, even though I was having the jaw and chest pain a couple of times in the two weeks prior.
I was referred to one right after the internist in the emergency department confirmed I was having a heart attack.....the EMT's already knew that. 😁
Thanks for an excellent and informative video. Is there a relatively simple explanation of the importance of the cardiac calcium score?
Great😂
Thank you.
Very welcome Balon. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thank You so very, very much❤️
You are very welcome A R. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Thanks for all you do for everyone
Very welcome Rupe. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thanks for this vid. Luckily at the moment, I haven't had the need for a cardiologist referral, but, I'm sure I didn't do my body or heart any favors by smoking. I've since quit cold turkey over a year ago & I'm sure my lungs and heart thank me. I continue to be observant should any adverse side effects decide to rear their ugly head. So dumb to have started to begin with. =(
But you quit jag731 that is huge!! Congrats. Thanks for watching and subscribing
If you received the covid Jab I would def have them on speed dial… Cheers
Hi Nikos. If you didn't get the COVID jab, just be preprared to apologize to the ER and ICU staff who have been working their butts off for 18 months taking double shifts and cancelling their holidays and then will be expected to help you. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
@@TalkingWithDocs thanks doc! Do they get paid? Is this volunteer work? Also do not forget to call out the obese patients as well when they are eating that garbage food….When the vast majority of patients that pass from covid are OBESE! But keep shaming those that don’t want to take the experimental gene therapy jab. Cheers!
@@nikosniko7092 exactly it's freaking pathetic
Thank you Docs
I am 63, female and noticed that my chest feel sore, tight and dizzyness whenever I handle heavy objects.
I no longer do that and feel fine.
Should I still go to a Cardiologist?
Up to you. Worth a chat with your family doctor maybe
My 1and only visit 2 my refered cardiologist, I refused b.p.meds and the m.d.ended the appointment with no follow up.
Hi Lisa. Sorry to hear that. Thanks for watching and subscribing