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  • 45 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I'm a 45-year-old woman born with a heart defect and I go for regular checkups. At my recent visit, the doctor noticed something unusual and ordered more tests turns out I have endocarditis. What's the usual treatment for this? Will I need surgery?

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Can an ECHO test actually detect Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension even if everything else in my health seems normal? I'm really curious to know if there's any way to treat or reverse it if it's just identified as mild.

Cause of PAH need to be identified and cured,its curable,no need to worry,visit Cardiologist for the same

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I'm experiencing a mild chest pain on the right side of my chest. There's no issue with my breathing or anything, but should I be worried about this?

get the ecg done and consult your cardiologist

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I'm really worried about my mom. Her blood pressure this morning was 16090, and she's gained 45 kgs in the last 7 months. She doesn't show any other symptoms, but should I be concerned? Do you think she should start on any medication, or is there something else I should do? I'm planning to keep track of her blood pressure from now on. What would you recommend?

High blood pressure (hypertension) can lead to serious health issues if left untreated. Given your mother's blood pressure reading of 16090, it is considered high and should be monitored closely. Since she has also gained weight recently, it is important to address this as well to help lower her blood pressure. I recommend starting with lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise, a healthy diet low in sodium and saturated fats, and weight loss if needed. Additionally, she can start taking an antihypertensive medication such as Losartan 50mg once daily to help lower her blood pressure. However, it is important to consult with a healthcare professional for proper evaluation and monitoring.

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