HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Rapid Heart Rate And Breathlessness

Have had heart failure.mitrel valve replaced.had heart attack six months ago.now I feel very breathless rapid heartbeat.very tired and cough.this has started yesterday.my back is painful. (Left side) on beater blockers warfin aspirin fluid tablets (40mg) in bed now resting but my breathing is very heavy.have to see doctor tomorrow about my Inr.history of clots.thank you.
Wed, 2 Sep 2015
Report Abuse
Cardiologist 's  Response

Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

I understand your concern, and would like to explain that your clinical situation appears a bit complicated.

You have a history of previous diagnosed heart failure from a valve disorder, also a recent heart attack. Both of them have clear implications of a decreased cardiac performance.

Possible responsible factors may have influence on heart failure decompensation, like an underlying inflammation/infection, a new onset cardiac arrhythmia, an acute coronary syndrome, a valvular complication (like thrombosis, dehiscence, endocarditis, etc).

To better differentiate between several possible etiological factors, a careful physical exam, coupled with a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound, chest X ray study and several blood tests (like complete blood count, PCR, blood electrolytes, CK-MB, troponin I, AST & ALT, bilirubin, etc) are necessary.

A therapy optimization (potentially increasing diuretics doses, modulating beta-blockers regimen according to HF status and possible arrhythmia, and starting antibiotics for possible infection, etc) would be necessary.

You need to discuss with your attending physician about these issues.

Hope to have been helpful to you!

Feel free to ask me in case of further uncertainties. Greetings! Dr. Iliri

I find this answer helpful

Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Rapid Heart Rate And Breathlessness

Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! I understand your concern, and would like to explain that your clinical situation appears a bit complicated. You have a history of previous diagnosed heart failure from a valve disorder, also a recent heart attack. Both of them have clear implications of a decreased cardiac performance. Possible responsible factors may have influence on heart failure decompensation, like an underlying inflammation/infection, a new onset cardiac arrhythmia, an acute coronary syndrome, a valvular complication (like thrombosis, dehiscence, endocarditis, etc). To better differentiate between several possible etiological factors, a careful physical exam, coupled with a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound, chest X ray study and several blood tests (like complete blood count, PCR, blood electrolytes, CK-MB, troponin I, AST & ALT, bilirubin, etc) are necessary. A therapy optimization (potentially increasing diuretics doses, modulating beta-blockers regimen according to HF status and possible arrhythmia, and starting antibiotics for possible infection, etc) would be necessary. You need to discuss with your attending physician about these issues. Hope to have been helpful to you! Feel free to ask me in case of further uncertainties. Greetings! Dr. Iliri