- male
- 50 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've been on amlosafe at 5mg for about 4 months now, but my blood pressure is still hovering around 150100. Do you think I should be switching up my medication, or is there something else I should be trying?
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Amlosafe is a brand name for Amlodipine. Since your blood pressure is still high despite taking Amlodipine 5mg for 4 months, you may need a change in medication. I recommend discussing with your doctor about switching to a different antihypertensive medication such as Losartan .
Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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Trivial mitral regurgitation is a common condition where a small amount of blood flows backward through the mitral valve with each heartbeat. It usually does not cause any symptoms or require treatment. As for your skipped heartbeats, also known as palpitations, they can be caused by various factors such as stress, caffeine, or certain medications. Your doctor has prescribed Olmesar 20 for your blood pressure and Ciplar LA 20 mg for 15 days to help with your heart rate. Olmesar is a brand name for Olmesartan, which helps lower blood pressure. Ciplar LA is a brand name for Propranolol, which can help regulate your heart rate. It is important to take these medications as prescribed and follow up with your cardiologist for further evaluation and management. If you continue to experience skipped heartbeats or have any concerns, make sure to inform your doctor for further guidance.
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Can you have a look at this EKG for me? I've been having a really tough time with chest discomfort that spreads to my left arm, back, and abdomen. Went to the ER and they did an EKG; the heart doctor said it was normal. They sent me home with meds for acidity and anxiety, but Im feeling even worse now, like it might be a heart attack. So I went to another hospital where they did another ECG, but no cardiologist checked it. Im having body shivers and tremors but no chills. My stomach's also upset, with loose motions a lot because of IBS and GERD, and I ate chocolates today which are the worst for GERD. Should I get a troponin test done? Its really expensivecan I skip it? Any advice would be helpful.
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I'm trying to understand my recent ECG results that mentioned a sinus rhythm with right axis deviation. I've been having occasional chest thumping, especially after drinking things with caffeine, trouble sleeping, and sometimes shallow breathing. What could this mean for my health, and should I be worried?
Sinus rhythm right axis deviation on an ECG indicates that the electrical impulses in your heart are following a normal pattern, but the direction of the electrical activity is slightly shifted to the right side of the heart. This can be a normal variation for some individuals, but it can also be associated with certain heart conditions. Based on your symptoms of chest thumping after consuming caffeine, difficulty sleeping, and shallow breathing, it is important to consider the possibility of underlying heart issues such as arrhythmias or palpitations. I recommend consulting with a cardiologist for further evaluation and management. In the meantime, you can try to reduce your caffeine intake and practice relaxation techniques to help with your symptoms.
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