Question 1

My mom's having some trouble with hypertension. Her systolic measurement sometimes hits 123, and the diastolic is around 95 and even reaches 98 occasionally. I'm really concerned about why her blood pressure isn't considered normal or stable, especially when it sometimes goes up to 140 over 102. What could be causing these fluctuations?

Accepted Answer

Your mother might be showing early signs of developing systemic hypertension. Regular monitoring of her blood pressure will confirm the diagnosis, and she can be consequently started on a anti-hypertensive regimen of medication. Lifestyle modifications with dietary changes may be necessary for maintaining a healthy blood pressure. It is best to consult a physician who will monitor her progress over a long period of time.

Question 2

I've been dealing with chest tightness and pain for a few months now and even after visiting a cardiologist who did an echo, ECG, blood test, and chest X-ray, they said my heart is fine but mentioned that my cholesterol is a little high and prescribed some cholesterol tablets. Can you suggest any home remedies that might help with the chest tightness and pain? I'm really curious about other ways to manage this.

Accepted Answer

Since your heart has been cleared by the cardiologist and you have been prescribed cholesterol tablets, you can try some home remedies to help relieve chest tightness and pain. 1. **Garlic**: Garlic is known to help lower cholesterol levels. You can include fresh garlic in your diet or take garlic supplements after consulting with your doctor. 2. **Omega-3 Fatty Acids**: Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids like fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines), flaxseeds, and walnuts can help reduce inflammation and improve heart health. 3. **Fiber-rich Foods**: Eating a diet high in fiber from fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes can help lower cholesterol levels. 4. **Physical Activity**: Regular exercise, as recommended by your healthcare provider, can improve heart health and reduce chest tightness. 5. **Stress Management**: Practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or yoga can help reduce stress and chest tightness. 6. **Avoid Smoking and Limit Alcohol**: Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can worsen chest pain and tightness. Please continue taking your prescribed cholesterol tablets as directed by your doctor and incorporate these home remedies for additional support. If your symptoms persist or worsen, please consult your healthcare provider for further evaluation.

Question 3

I'm 25 and went for a full heart check-up. My ECG and echo were both normal, but my first TMT test came back positive even though I didn't feel any pain or issues while exercising. I decided to take the TMT test again just to be sure, and this time it came back normal or negative. Why would the first TMT show positive? Do I need to look into this more or get further tests done?

Accepted Answer

The initial positive TMT result may be attributed to factors like dehydration, anxiety, or a false positive, especially since you didn't experience any symptoms during exercise and the repeat test came back normal; however, to confirm the absence of any underlying cardiac issues, consider discussing further evaluation with your cardiologist, such as a stress echocardiogram or a cardiac MRI, to rule out any potential concerns.

I'm feeling a bit concerned. I had an angioplasty with a stent placed and went for a follow-up after 7 days like the doctor suggested. But now I'm feeling this weird pricking sensation and some discomfort. Is that kind of pricking feeling normal after you get a stent placed?

yes .

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