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Question: what are the test & instruction need to followed for heart enlargemnt
Its for my dad his age is 56
Xray from an hospital as per the pdoc their it was said that the heart size is increased, hence it needs to be treated in a heart hospital. But I am not sure as to what needs to be done. Will it be better before I going to a any hospital consult a heart physician? please let me know fast
Its for my dad his age is 56
Xray from an hospital as per the pdoc their it was said that the heart size is increased, hence it needs to be treated in a heart hospital. But I am not sure as to what needs to be done. Will it be better before I going to a any hospital consult a heart physician? please let me know fast
Brief Answer:
Cardiologist examination , ECG, ECHO etc...
Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Appropriate treatment demands accurate diagnosis
Diagnosis demands examination
And further investigation too
GET EXAMINED – THE FIRST STEP IS TO SEE A CARDIOLOGIST
Enlargement in X-ray may not be true always – it may appear enlarged if one does not take a deep breath…
A thorough history and physical examination is the first step –
Next will be ECG and ECHO –
ECG (Electrocardiogram / EKG) – Routine 12-lead – is an extension of clinical examination.
ECHOcardiogram is necessary to see the heart valves (eg. Mitral, Aortic Valve disease) / heart muscle (Cardiomyopathy) and heart function (Ejection fraction, wall motion abnormality) / clots...
There are several other investigations (Lab, CT MRI, Stress tests etc) – depending upon the result of the findings in the above tests. The treating doctor alone could conclude better based on total clinical picture…
Good luck
God bless you
Cardiologist examination , ECG, ECHO etc...
Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Appropriate treatment demands accurate diagnosis
Diagnosis demands examination
And further investigation too
GET EXAMINED – THE FIRST STEP IS TO SEE A CARDIOLOGIST
Enlargement in X-ray may not be true always – it may appear enlarged if one does not take a deep breath…
A thorough history and physical examination is the first step –
Next will be ECG and ECHO –
ECG (Electrocardiogram / EKG) – Routine 12-lead – is an extension of clinical examination.
ECHOcardiogram is necessary to see the heart valves (eg. Mitral, Aortic Valve disease) / heart muscle (Cardiomyopathy) and heart function (Ejection fraction, wall motion abnormality) / clots...
There are several other investigations (Lab, CT MRI, Stress tests etc) – depending upon the result of the findings in the above tests. The treating doctor alone could conclude better based on total clinical picture…
Good luck
God bless you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Deepak
Can I visit a heart surgen, and may I knw the cost of ECG (Electrocardiogram& ECHOcardiogram test
Brief Answer:
Variable
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The cost is highly variable
It depends on the cardiologist / the institution / city etc – together, will generally be less than two thousand
Free in most Government hospitals
Regards
Variable
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The cost is highly variable
It depends on the cardiologist / the institution / city etc – together, will generally be less than two thousand
Free in most Government hospitals
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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