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Avatar n tn I can produce a numbert of different opinions what is the appropriate heart rate and so on with exercising. The best method for someone with a heart issue is to have a stress test. A stress test is oftened done for the purpose of learning the degree of tolerance/risk one can safely do. The rule of thumb stated is not recommended for someone who has heart issues. You will be safe to engage in exercising according to METs.
Avatar m tn I had an abnormal stress test last week, and I had a heart attack many years ago. My cardiologist said he thinks I should have a Heart Cath, but is leaving it up to me. He said something that was confusing to my husband and me. He said my heart performed good during the stress test but that was bad. Sounded contradictory to us.
1000870 tn?1250546410 I am going in for my 3rd HCG test on monday, I am trying not to stress out. Since there is too much stress already in my life. I am scared because my HCG numbers haven't doubled like they should at this point and I am having a lot of pregnancy symptoms, tender breasts, bathroom trips, eatting more, weird dreams, sleepy. No morning sickness yet, but my sister didn't have it at all. Can the baby still be ok????? Even when the numbers don't double right away???
Avatar m tn TSH w/reflex to FT4 means that they will only test for Free T4 (FT4) if the TSH is outside the normal range. And by any means, a TSh of over 20 would be outside of the range. So they most likely did the FT4 test. So you should be able to obtain that number and the reference range if you ask for it. ALWAYS ask for copies of your test results. ANd/or demand that they give them to you verbally over the phone at the very least and write them down.
Avatar n tn I am a 61 year old male and have had PAT since age 21. I had never had a stress test until recently. Done to evaluate increase in irregular beats. The report said I reached 98% of predicted maximal heart rate as the rate changed from 68 to 157 BPM. BP changed from 152/80 to 189/66. I was stressed to 8 METS. I stopped due to fatigue but had no excess shortness of breath and no chest pain. There were no EKG changes over baseline.
Avatar m tn Did you have a stress test with imaging? If so these things are about 97% accurate in finding heart disease. The next test would be an angiogram which carries a very real risk of complication and I doubt anyone would do one without additional symptoms. You may be best served by getting a second opinion.
Avatar f tn s formula will really often give high results results (close to 500 msec (at stress tests, etc.). When my mom had a stress test done, I asked her cardiologist about this specificly. At heart rate 180 her QTc (Bazett) was close to 500 msec, the QT was 280 msec. If the Frederica formula is used (which it often is) the QTcF would be 404 msec.
Avatar m tn , she had me make an appointment with a Cardiologist, who performed a Thallium stress test. I had the test yesterday 8-25-08 and was told today the test came back normal but to see the Dr. for a follow up in a week. Is it possible for the test to be negative and still have a heart issue not seen? I take meds for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, acid reflex and have family history (mothers side) of heart disease.
Avatar f tn I am have spouse abuse and during the stress I feel the Atrial Fibrillation more is this normal thank you Elizabeth
Avatar n tn Yes - the TSH can swing all over the place. It is related to stress levels amoungst other things - sometimes diet and supplement related too. FT3 - or free T3 is the same very up and down... The FT4 - or free T4 is the hormone you find that is more consistant in many cases but the lab has very small bullet points of change so on an average on the reference could be .8-1.5 and you may test at a 1.2 one time - then a while later test as a 1.3.
Avatar n tn Would like to know which is more accurate, a catherization EF of 20-25 or an stress-echo EF of 35-44? I had bypass surgery 11 yrs ago after a MI.
Avatar f tn I recently had a cardiopulmonary stress test done, and I'm having a hard time interpreting the chart/summary. Is it ever okay to have a drop in blood pressure with an increase in speed/grade?
Avatar f tn When i exercise I get the burping and buring bad, but tehn that goes with GERD which I have so who knows. Myabve I will ahve another stress test. My last ekg he said was abnormal cause it should low voltage but I read that can be from large breast and thyroid issues, which he just took me off my thryoid that I was on for over two years cause it was raising my blood presssure, who knows. I am confused for sure!
Avatar f tn I have hypothyroidism. Bllod work was done last week and had the numbers 31.88 circled, meaning abnormal. The numbers were along side the "thyroid function Test" results. Can you please shed some light on these numbers?. They seem too high to apply to my thyroid levels.
1287128 tn?1331134538 I would not stress! Which is easier said than done! Put positive thoughts in your head and relax. Your probably super early. I hate those blood test.
Avatar f tn Can it lay dormant read negative and come out years later as positive with low numbers? Can you always stay at low numbers? I have not been able to find this sort of information on the web. Help!
Avatar f tn Hi Ken, I did see a pulmonologist last Tues and he did a pulmonary function test and I also had a chest xray, passed both these with flying colors. He asked me a lot of questions and then told me he would have me take a echocardiogram in a year to rule out PH.
Avatar m tn My daughter is 15, was on the pump but didn't like the way it felt and looked. Since she was diagnosed at age 7 her numbers are always high. It's affecting her social lfe as well as academically. She's up to 68u of Lantus at bed and corrects as needed. Even if she does have a few cookies, she takes coverage for it, but it never seems like it's ever enough. Any help would be appreciated.
Avatar m tn Good Day, I am having a stress echo soon. I have some logistical questions and maybe 1 or 2 more. First, why can't you eat within 6 hours of the test? Is it because it would effect the test readings, or is it just because they are worried about you vomiting or being too bloated to exercise? I was also wondering, will they make me exercise until my HR reaches 220 minus my age? Is that the idea? Finally, the last part of my question. I am obese.
Avatar f tn If I will have an ectopic pregnancy or a miscarriage there is nothing the blood test will do but stress me out. When/IF it happens and I feel pain, blood etc I will go to the ER of course but until I wont go through the stress again since it wont prevent anything. I am going for a vaginal ultrasound in week 6 though so I guess that will show any abnormality. I am so sad.
Avatar f tn The nurse suggested that I was highly contagious at this time because the numbers are so high. The doctor suggested that this infection is recent and not to stress about it because there's no cure. What do these numbers mean? I was also diagnosed with ideopathic urticaria, a skin condition which causes hives, The nurse suggested that the hives I have been experiencing and still experience are more than likely my outbreaks. Is that possible?
Avatar n tn Cardiologist felt he needed to get to the bottom of things and had me do a persantin stress test four days later. The stress test showed an ejection fraction of 61%. My cadiologist had no explanation for the low echo results. He was very upbeat and cheery about the stress results and told me the stress test is the most accurate to determine heart health and output. Is he right??