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I'm 75, female, and had a nuclear stress test with drugs instead of a treadmill due to arthritis and poor balance. The results showed insufficient oxygen in a portion of the left ventricle. I've since had a heart scan with a calcium score of 0, and I'm concerned about the radiation exposure from further tests. I also have an anxiety disorder and hypertension. What further testing would you recommend, and is an echocardiogram a good alternative to a CTA?
November 7th, 2023
Is it normal for blood pressure and heart rate to fluctuate throughout the day and during sleep, and how often should I check them?
July 8th, 2023
What is the treatment for a heart wall that is not moving, which a doctor believes was stunned by a heart attack?
August 10th, 2023
My left breast feels bruised and a little hard on the side of it. It's been like this for a couple of days already. I'm worried. Can you give me more information about this?
December 21st, 2023
I have a lump on the inside of my left breast that has been present for nine days. It's very painful, making it difficult to sleep, and I can only lie on my back. I was given antibiotics, which I have now finished, but the pain persists. It's also sore and bruised. What should I do?
September 27th, 2024
I have been experiencing elevated anxiety and multiple panic attacks for the past two weeks, despite making major lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, improving diet, exercising, practicing yoga, and attending counseling. Why am I feeling worse, and will these panic attacks start to level off? I tend to worry about worst-case scenarios with my health and had normal test results a month ago. Does increased anxiety and panic occur even when you get healthier?
September 25th, 2024