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Could A Dizzy Spell Be Related To Certain ECG Findings?
Question: Had a dizzy spell episode, got checked in ER. The EKG said R/O old septal infarction possibly old . The cardiac enzymes were neg
Did not experienced any other symptoms
Did not experienced any other symptoms
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Regarding your concern, I would explain that the dizzy spell does not seem to be related to the ECG findings.
Anyway, I would like to directly review you resting ECG report for a more professional opinion.
You should know that ECG finding should be correlated with the patients complaints and cardiac enzymes.
A cardiac ultrasound would give more information on the heart function and structure and also on the myocardial tissues (if there are any signs of past infarction).
Regarding the dizzy spell, I would recommend you to perform a brain MRI and a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid arteries in order to examine the blood flow to the brain and investigate for any possible brain stroke or TIA (transient ischemic attacks). An inner ear disorder can not be excluded either.
In the meantime, it is necessary to closely monitor your blood pressure values. You should know that blood pressure fluctuations can lead to dizzy spells.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Regarding your concern, I would explain that the dizzy spell does not seem to be related to the ECG findings.
Anyway, I would like to directly review you resting ECG report for a more professional opinion.
You should know that ECG finding should be correlated with the patients complaints and cardiac enzymes.
A cardiac ultrasound would give more information on the heart function and structure and also on the myocardial tissues (if there are any signs of past infarction).
Regarding the dizzy spell, I would recommend you to perform a brain MRI and a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid arteries in order to examine the blood flow to the brain and investigate for any possible brain stroke or TIA (transient ischemic attacks). An inner ear disorder can not be excluded either.
In the meantime, it is necessary to closely monitor your blood pressure values. You should know that blood pressure fluctuations can lead to dizzy spells.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you so much
As an RN agree with your assessment
I have been a nervous wreck!
Will follow up with a cardiologist here in town
Regards
XXXX
As an RN agree with your assessment
I have been a nervous wreck!
Will follow up with a cardiologist here in town
Regards
XXXX
Brief Answer:
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
I am glad to have been helpful to you!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
I am glad to have been helpful to you!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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