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Collapsed lung and fluid around the lung after heart surgery

Posted by Dr T on February 21, 2012 - 6:22pm

Hi Anitha,
This condition is a complication of the operation. It is called atelectasis and is frequently associated with a pleural effusion (collection of fluid around the lung). One may cause the other.
Hope this helps,

Dr. T

Red Wine With Medications for Coronary Artery Disease and Angina

Posted by Dr T on February 14, 2012 - 9:56am

Hi Ken,

Red Wine With Medications for Coronary Artery Disease and Angina

Posted by Dr T on February 14, 2012 - 9:56am

Hi Ken,

Chest pains and GI symptoms

Posted by Dr T on February 11, 2012 - 10:39am

Hi Alex,
I agree with you: your heart needs checking out! Your symptoms are indeed suggestive of angina, independent of your GI complaints. This is what you need to do:

What is an arrhythmia?

Posted by Dr T on February 9, 2012 - 11:25am

Hi Sandra,

Arrhythmias are disorders of your heart’s electrical system, causing a change in the regular beat of your heart. The heart may beat too quickly (tachycardia), or too slowly (bradycardia) or irregularly, all of which may affect the heart’s ability to pump blood around the body.

CHF

Posted by Dr T on February 8, 2012 - 11:58am

Hi Karl,
It all depends on what is causing your CHF. If it due to permanent heart damage, treatments can prevent/slow down further changes for the worse.
Read more here about:

Long QT and Thymoma

Posted by Dr T on February 5, 2012 - 6:46pm

Hi Sarah,
In patients with a thymoma, low calcium levels are occasionally associated with long QT. Treatment involves correcting abnormal calcium and resection of the thymoma. Otherwise, I cannot possibly make a diagnosis, thus can only provide you with information. That said, it is highly unlikely that long QT syndrome (a congenital illness) is an issue.
Hope this helps,
Dr T

Calcium scoring

Posted by Dr T on February 5, 2012 - 8:06am

Hi Dave,
It is a reasonable test:
http://www.cardiachealth.org/heart-disease-diagnosis/calcium-scoring
You might want to calculate your cardiac risk here:
http://www.cardiachealth.org/app/risk-assessment.php
Hope this helps,
Dr T

My Legs feel heavy and tired after walking and exercise

Posted by Dr T on February 4, 2012 - 12:42pm

Hi Teresa,
Your symptoms and the CT scan results are suggestive of a blockage in your aorta called Leriche Syndrome, which often occurs in patients with abnormal cholesterol, atherosclerosis, hypertension and heavy smoking.

Palpitations

Posted by Dr T on February 4, 2012 - 11:59am

Hi Lise,
It seems you are not accepting all these test results: all negative. This means you don't have to worry!
Read this about palpitations & risk of heart disease.
Hope this helps,
Dr T

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Collapsed lung and fluid around the lung after heart surgery

hello sir, this is a 55 year old female who underwent CABG 2 months ago who is also a known asthmatic, who got complications like mild left lung collapse and effusion which was treated with physiotherapy, where the patient was feeling better and x-rays showed resolving...

Hi Anitha,
This condition is a complication of the operation. It is called atelectasis and is frequently associated with a pleural effusion (collection of fluid around...

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Collapsed lung and fluid around the lung after heart surgery

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