Question 1

I'm 27 and just found out I have high cholesterol. My LDL was 190, HDL was 40, total cholesterol hit 280, and triglycerides were at 90. My B12 levels were at 80. The doctor had me on Crestor 20 mg for a few months, which got my LDL back to normal, but it messed with my SGPT and SGOT levels. Then I switched to Prelipid and my cholesterol levels stabilized, but I've been having muscle pain and anxiety with it. Also, my family's got a history of high cholesterol. I've been playing lawn tennis regularly for the past few years and I really dont love the idea of staying on medication forever. Once I stop taking them, my cholesterol spikes again. Is there any way I can manage my cholesterol without being on meds for life? Would really appreciate some advice on if these medications are a must or if there's something else I can try!

Accepted Answer

u have to continue with tab crestor 20 mg at bedtime continuosly ,and recheck the lipid panel once in 3 months, better to continue with the medications.Regular aerobic exercises, protein diet is advised.Alcholol and smoking cessation is needed.Also use of butter and ghee is not advised

Question 2

I'm looking at my ECG results and I'm not sure if they're normal. My heart rate is at 101 BPM, P wave is 98 ms, PR interval is 128 ms, QRS is 98 ms, QT is 332 ms, QTc is 431 ms, PQRST numbers are 655747, and RV5SV1 is 1.8150.693 mV. Should I be concerned about any of these readings? What do these numbers mean?

Accepted Answer

Your ECG reading shows the following values: - Heart Rate (HR): 101 BPM - P wave duration (P): 98 ms - PR interval: 128 ms - QRS complex duration: 98 ms - QTQTc interval: 332431 ms - P wave axisQRS axisT wave axis: 655747 degrees - R wave in lead V5S wave in lead V1: 1.8150.693 mV Based on these values, your ECG reading appears to be within normal limits.

Question 3

I'm a bit concerned after getting my Holter test results back. It says I had 17 ventricular beats in tachycardia at 100 bpm and no bradycardia, with a sinus tachycardia peaking at 162 bpm just once. The doctors mentioned this might be normal for someone who drinks and smokes, and they advised me to quit both. The test was done because of an irregular pulse. Could you help me understand what all this means and how serious it is?

Accepted Answer

The holter test report indicates ventricular beats at 17%, beats in tachycardia (>=100 bpm) at 15%, and no bradycardia. Sinus tachycardia was noted at 162 bpm (maximum only once). It is advisable to quit alcohol and smoking, as advised by your doctors. The irregular pulse may be related to these habits. To help with the irregular pulse, you can take Metoprolol (brand name: Lopressor) 25mg twice daily. This medication can help regulate your heart rate and reduce the occurrence of irregular beats. Regular follow-up with your healthcare provider is recommended to monitor your progress.

I've had all my reports come back normal, including ECG, echocardiography, TMT, CT coronary angiogram, but I still experience chest pain every day. My cardiologist recently did a normal angiogram, and it showed slow flow. Can you tell me how long I might live with medication?

yes u can use it, visit ur physician for apprpropriate managent

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