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What Does This CT Scan Report Indicate?
I am 59 years old female last month I was hospitalized for I felt shortness of breath dizziness infact I was feeling weak before this iwas not able to go for regular walks after little exertion my body would heat up and I would feel unstable yes definitely I was under mental stress as well the atmosphere in my home was not congenial.Ct scan brain showed shrinkage but doctor this is natural with my tsh is 8 and iam taking thyrox I weigh 50 kg.After that small attack which doctor said was panic I am not at all well there was hyperacidity I am not able to balance my body after little exertion I feel breathless not able to stand at one pkace for more thsn one minute my condition is generally worst till 11am I have to breathe very deep at times after exertion pl help
Thu, 1 Oct 2020
Hello,
The severity of shortness of breath with shrinkage changes in brain (likely age related) indicates cardiac compensation most likely. It is the clinical evaluation with examination and supportive data of X-ray chest, 2 D echo heart and EKG will reveal best diagnosis out of various possibilities.
Following signs are consistent with cardiac failure or over exertion from various reasons:
- Rales and crackles both lower lobes of lungs
- Pedal edema
- Jugular venous distension
- S3 or S 4 on cardiac auscultation
- Hepatomegaly (congestive) in right sided heart failure
- Tachypnea
- Orthopnea
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
The severity of shortness of breath with shrinkage changes in brain (likely age related) indicates cardiac compensation most likely. It is the clinical evaluation with examination and supportive data of X-ray chest, 2 D echo heart and EKG will reveal best diagnosis out of various possibilities.
Following signs are consistent with cardiac failure or over exertion from various reasons:
- Rales and crackles both lower lobes of lungs
- Pedal edema
- Jugular venous distension
- S3 or S 4 on cardiac auscultation
- Hepatomegaly (congestive) in right sided heart failure
- Tachypnea
- Orthopnea
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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