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Does variation in TMT indicate anything serious?

I am a 42 year old man with mildly high BP in the last 7 years. I am on medication for the same. In my recent TMT test, there were certain values which were higher than the recommended....
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What could be the reason for low hemoglobin after a bypass surgery?

My mother underwent a bypass surgery 2 years back. Since then she has been constantly feeling weak and low on energy. The doctors have said her haemoglobin levels are low....
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How long does it take for someone to recover from a cardiac surgery?

My father underwent a bypass surgery. After he was discharged, he was doing the recommended exercises when suddenly his heart stitches opened up and he was rushed into the ICU...
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What causes increased heart rate in a pregnant woman?

In our last checkup my wife who is 7 months pregnant showed increased heart rate. What could be the reason behind the same? This is our first baby so we are both really nervous....
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What could be the reason for increased heart rate of my wife who is 5 months pregnant?

My wife is 5 months pregnant and off late she is experiencing sudden spurs of increased heart rate when she does any work. There are also times when she has palpitations as a...
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Why do I suddenly get palpitations at night?

I am a 45 year old woman and I have been experiencing palpitations all of a sudden at night, even when I am relaxed and just watching television. These palpitations become extremely...
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What causes high BP?

My mother in law is suffering from fluctuating diabetes. Off late she was showing a lot of irritation in her moods and behaving very erratic. Upon a physical examination we found...
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Is my heart skipping beats?

Sometimes it feels like my heart skips a beat, then the next beat is kind of hard. What is this? Should I worry about it?
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When will my grandmother recover from stroke?

My grandmother is 77 years old and she recently suffered a stroke that left her left side paralysed. How long will she take to recover from the stroke? Given her age are there...
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Can eating cause heart palpitations in pregnancy?

I am a pregnant woman in my third trimester. I have managed an active lifestyle throughout my pregnancy. However, these days every time i finish my meal, i am noticing sudden...
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Is pleurisy a disease? How long does a pleuritic chest pain last?

While pleurisy is a condition of the heart, is it considered to be a serious illness? My father suffered from pleuritic chest infection, so does that make me susceptible to acquiring...
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Is heart palpitation a normal feeling or is it a medical concern?

Every time we feel anxious, there is a sense of fluttering and heavy pumping in the heart. I have always thought of heart palpitations to be associated with anxiety or certain...
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Is there a way to provide instant relief from chest pain?

Chest pains are often seen as an alarming sign of a heart attack. Are there any ways to immediately deal with a chest pain. Are there any medications or methods of bringing about...
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Is there any difference between heartburn and chest pain?

My mother who is 65 years old has been complaining of pain around her chest region. She looks extremely tired and uncomfortable. She has been complaining after a short vacation...
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What are the possible triggers of left side chest pain?

I am 45 years old with a fair level of activity in my everyday routine. I don't have any habits like smoking or even drinking. I have history of cardiac issues running in my...
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Does a discomfort and pain in chest mean something serious?

Off late I have been experiencing a slight discomfort and a slight pain in the chest region whenever i do any form of strenuous activity like running or cycling. Could this be...
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Is running ever bad for your heart?

I was diagnosed with hypertension late last year. I've tried different exercise regimens to help manage the condition, and running is the only thing I enjoy. I run outside, not...
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I have symptomatic PVCs. When do they become dangerous?

About 1 and a half years ago I developed symptomatic PVCs (right lower ventricle). I have had a failed ablation. When should I worry about these? Can they become dangerous?...
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Shortness of breath

Sometimes I get really short of breath. I might not even be doing anything strenuous and I will struggle to get enough air. Should I be concerned?
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How can I tell if I'm anemic?

Do I need to go to the doctor? I feel as though my symptoms aren't bad enough yet. . . I feel a little weak and cold but nothing too crazy. What else could it be?
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