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HomeHealth QueryCardiologymy dad had heart bypass surgery about 6 years back...
  • male
  • 65 Years
  • 14/08/2025

my dad had heart bypass surgery about 6 years back and he's on meds for diabetes thyroid heart and nerve issues is the covid vaccine safe for him with all these conditions

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I'm really worried after my doctor asked me to get an Echocardiogram done following my recent ECG results. Can you explain why this might be necessary? Is there something wrong with my heart that I should be concerned about? I've attached my ECG report and would really appreciate if you could take a look and let me know what's going on. I'm feeling really stressed about this.

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

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I'm lying down and my heart rate is around 54, but when I stand up it's 86. Is it normal for the heart rate to be under 60? My echo and TMT tests came back normal, but when I get up from bed, I feel dizzy. Should I be worried or is this something that happens often?

A heart rate of 54 beats per minute when lying down can be normal, especially if you are physically fit or athletic, as lower heart rates are common in these individuals. However, the dizziness you experience when standing up could indicate a condition known as orthostatic hypotension, where your blood pressure drops upon standing, leading to dizziness. It is good that your echocardiogram (echo) and treadmill test (TMT) are normal, but I recommend discussing these symptoms with your healthcare provider. They may suggest additional tests, such as measuring your blood pressure and heart rate changes with position changes, to diagnose and manage the underlying cause of your dizziness.

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What does a heart blockage feel like?

Warning sings of heart blockage are chest pain(may not always in the chest, it could be in the shoulder,arm,jaw) palpitations, dizziness, nausea, shortness of breathe.

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