I recently had a coronary CT angiogram because it was thought I had plaque due to ongoing chest pain and shortness of breath etc and an abnormal stress test. It turned out it wasn't! it found that I had a defect from birth called a myocardial bridge. it explained soooo much of my suffering my whole life since I was a kid nobody believed me when I complained of chest pain. I couldn't run and play sports like other kids. I so so wish that I would have had that test years ago but I am thankful to know about it now. Better late than never
Thank you Dr Sanjay , I have a phobia about my heart, the tone of your voice and you smiling is reassuring. The first time I saw your video come up I was afraid to watch and I got enough courage to watch you. I found out you were not here to frighten us , you wanted to educate us about our heart’s. I know all of us would love to ask you questions but I know there’s no way, you could do that. Thank you so much, you have really help me.
No you are not alone, my heat started bothering me when I was 18yo. The doctor would give me a nerve pill. I was at work one night and my heart I guess it beat so fast, I put my hand over my ears to hold back what I thought would be blood coming out of my ears . I kept working. When you have your heart bothering you though the years, racing, fluttering, skipping , go to sleep and you wake up during the night with your heart racing and you you are thinking is it going to slow down or is this it . I’m so sorry you are having to go through this thing, if someone doesn’t have problems with their heart, they don’t understand. I have had people to laugh at me when I was having an episode. These were people that was related to me, it hurt my feelings but I didn’t say anything. I pray 🙏 God will bless you and what ever problem you are having He will take them away and give you complete healing.
Just from watching 3 of this man’s videos Ive concluded that, 1) he’s extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his area of study. 2) He thinks unconventionally, and has extreme attention to detail which cause him to look for things your average doctor wouldnt. Which indicates his brilliance. 3) We must protect him at all times LOL jk but seriously & 4) He deserves more recognition should be considered for a Nobel Prize.
Thanks again. You're, by far, the best youtube doctor I follow. Most are selling something and just churning out videos for views- that, and they're often not even real doctors, they're DC's. You're none of that and you deliver information concisely and easy to understand.
Your videos provide far more knowledge than any of the Drs I’ve seen in the past year. I get heart palpitations, SVT & SVE. They have now concluded it’s mostly anxiety after only one halter monitor test & one echocardiogram. Yet this happens on the slightest bit of exertion or after eating, so gastro related. But cardiologist isn’t interested in my opinion or in my symptoms. Basically told me to read some self help books and do yoga. Instead of looking for the root cause, they rather brush me off because I’m still relatively young (38). Why can’t they be more like this Dr Is beyond me.
@shahzaib hassan who are you asking? You put your question as a comment to someone else's comment. And sincerely , noone will give you a dose for a beta blocker here on RU-vid. It's dangerous to listen to other people's opinion. You must ask the doctor who gave you the beta blocker. Take care 🤗
I get palpitations too and have for many years. Mainly from panic attacks also but I can't drink alcohol hardly at all anymore since that makes it worse and I walk daily helps to calm my whole body down.
Ummm yeah, 38 isn't relatively young, it's young, period! Stop trippin and relax, when you're older than 55, THEN be a bit more concerned! But of course, take care of yourself along the way! Eat and sleep right, stay active, etc.
My husband had a heart stress test on a treadmill at the hospital after feeling strange twinges in his chest. Whilst waiting for the results he had a massive heart attack and was saved by a defibrillator. When he was recovering he received a letter following the stress test saying his heart appeared to be fine! Maybe a false result as he is very fit and used to the treadmill, so found it easy to do
I so appreciative Sanjay of your no nonsense approach to reversing heart disease addressing the cause of problem instead of bandaging the symptom. Updating from previous comments. 7 years ago I started a high fat 20-25 carb diet with moderate protein. At the time I had 2 arrhythmia’s/regurgitation of aortic valve, hyper thyroid, depression, lethargy and memory glitches with names and words. My BP was up and down “labile”(35 years for BP) . After 2-3 years my arrhythmias, are gone thanks to Sanjay’s saying deficiency of magnesium causes problem, so I added magnesium and no arrhythmias. Easy way to know if taking to much magnesium, you just get diarrhea so cut back. Six years ago my echo cardiogram 2018 showed only a trace of regurgitation. Cardiologist had previously told me no diet would fix an old valve I am 76 yrs. Well he was 100% wrong, in 2022 I am happy to say my echocardiogram showed valve is normal… my hyper thyroid normal, my cholesterol was 240 but after a year of taking 2000mg of niacin my cholesterol was187 high HDL low triglycerides. In 2022 =190. ALL BLOOD TESTS NORMAL, no kidney or liver problems. The only lingering problem was unstable BP, so after listening to HUBERMAN on alcohol on utube. I decided to 100% cut my 6 oz glass of wine 3-4 times a week out. Wine does lower my ketones. But it was my one perk since I don’t eat surger starch etc. on keto. Well after huberma impacted me I eliminated wine and results were my energy level doubled, my brain seems clearer and overall it helped my well being. FYI I weigh 120 lb and 5’3” 77 yrs in May. I shuffle/walk 2 miles a day do 15 knee push ups, lift /12lb weights for shoulders, and once a week deep muscle exercises and kneeling I do 20 times lifting buttocks so I can get up out of chair LOL. I am so much better than @70 yrs but I Do NOT let my internist or cardiologist manage my health. I use them mainly for blood tests and other tests so I can evaluate any changes. And I do research. If my BP goes up due to stress. I have lisinopril /ace inhibitor for my BP if it goes up to 180+ I take For emergencies, my doctors know because in 35 years if I take meds for 30 days straight they all stop working. But eliminating wine 100% and sugars etc seems to really be helping. My BP rarely goes over 140/85/90. Hope this helps those who want to live without being a zombie to pills. And thank you again Sanjay and others who helped me change my life style and feel fabulous. ❤
Hi Dr. Gupta. I had an echocardiogram done after having problems with an episode of persistent tachycardia 150bpm. Then my blood pressure dropped way down from normal. Had blood work done. Showed high monocytes, low lymphocytes and toxic granulation with toxic vacuoles 1+. Doctor’s office called and said my blood work was fine. So i contacted cardiologist that ordered the echo. Follow-up visit he said he didn’t see why i am having problems with being out of breath upon exertion. To make a long story short. I asked for the records and compared them to an echo that i had done 2 years 8 months prior. I was shocked that my septum was 1.3cm. Increased from 0.8cm 2 years 8 months prior. Also, LVPW was 1.5cm. Increased from 0.9cm from the prior echo. I am concerned about this fast thickening. Cardiologist blew it off and said it’s a little mild thickening. I feel like I’m going to have a heart attack when i try to exercise. My heart beats very fast. Am i going crazy thinking that i have a problem? I am only in my early 50s.
Please continue to share your knowledge and wisdom. It is your videos that have given me the confidence to take control of my health! Thank you so much.
Dr Gupta, can you please address the issue of increased troponin levels found in some patients after receiving the covid vaccine. Thank you for all your very informative videos.
I was diagnosed of Atrial Fibrillation & Ventricular Tachycardia in 2017 & my Cardiologist implanted an ICD. My very first shocked was in August 2021 & I was so scared because it was a strong jolt on my chest. Went to ER Changed some of my medications because I was complaining of discomfort like dizziness, lightheadedness, constipation, etc. I got shocked again last July 1 twice and went to ER again & I was positive for Covid-19 went home to 10 days quarantine. My ICD keeps firing me. Went to ER 5 times last July & 1 in August. During my stay in the hospital they increased the dosage of my Sotalol 80MG 2 tablets 2 x a day, added Metoprolol 25 mg 1 tablet 2 x a day and Ranolazine 500mg 2 tablets 2 x a day for angina or chest pain. I'm also taking Dabigatran (Pradaxa) 1 capsule 2x a day for blood thinner but I was suffering from lightheadedness, dizziness, constipation, my adrenaline was so low all I have to do is lying down on my bed the whole because if I move to do some household chores like washing the dishes, watering the plants, sweeping the leaves on the yard, get dizzy especially when I bend to pick up something on the floor, taking a shower, brushing my teeth, or sponge bath myself or assembling my niece's toys I get shock with my ICD. I walked like an old man and using a cane because I'm scared of falling down, I fell down one time inside my house. So, from August of 2021 to October 1, 2022 experienced about 15 to 20 shocks of my Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator. I called my Cardiologist and told her about my situation and she said go back to ER and will switch Sotalol 80mg 2 tablets 2x a day to a new medication Ticosyn 500mcg 2x a day. I went to ER October 5 and they slowly taking off the dosage of my Sotalol 80MG 2tabs 2x a day to 80MG 1tab 2x a day unti it totally wash out of my system and waited for 48 hours to start Ticosyn 500mcg. So, today (10/09) it's my first time to take the new medication Ticosyn 500mcg and they're monitoring me closely if something or feel any discomfort but as of now I try to walk around inside my private hospital room but I'm feeling just fine. It's been 2 hours since I took. Hopefully it will work well or control well my heart conditions AF & VT. My Cardiologist said that if it's not working to control my Ventricular Tachycardia & Atrial Fibrillation then I will get an Ablation. I know it's just a procedure but I'm scared but I've been to many procedures already like they Implant my ICD and cut my wrist for stent (got removed because they found out that there's no blockage on my arteries). Dr. Gupta would you recommend me to get ablate if the new medication will not wotkout? Hope you can answer my question asap! Thanks a lot in advance. I enjoy learning new things from you to all videos. More power to you!
I have AF & have had two angiograms but no plaque was found yet I was told to keep taking the steroids. After 4 years I have stopped taking them to see if the pain in my joints will improve, we shall see. Increasing my Bisoprolol dose has been the best thing, I hardly get any symptoms of AF these days, long May it last. Thank you for your wonderful videos, they really make a big difference to us, especially in the present climate in the NHS & GP surgeries 💜
check out Dr BeRg Potassium...which is an important electrolyte that most are deficient in...i have AF and use low salt which is 60%P and 40% Na ....improved my irregular HB 1000%
Dr. Gupta, Thank you for your generous contribution of your time and expertise. I have a question for which I haven’t been able to find an answer anywhere on the Web. Would you be so kind as to discuss the possibility that excessive PVCs (say 25% to 35%) can cause angina?
Thank you Dr. Gupta, for your willingness to share important information to us unknowns. I am interested in prevention and self-help, but my doctors, not so much. I get multiple, expensive cardiac testing, but no explanation of the results, just comments like "Your numbers look good." That is unacceptable as I would like to know what is really going on, and the things I can do to prevent worsening of my conditions of CAD, venous insufficiency, etc. One Echo read: "Basal inferior wall hypokinesis." Although I have asked different cardiologists the meaning of that sentence I am ignored. After a recent cardiac scan I asked the cardiologist and he went into a long rant or explanation, which I found meaningless. I got the impression he did not know what it meant. All I want is as simple an explanation as possible that will tell me what the sentence means. I have tried for years to get an explanation. I am presently 76 years old. As a retired RN, but not cardiac RN, I believe I will understand. I will go through your past videos to see if I can get an understanding of the Echo cardiograms, and other cardiac scans for an understanding of my cardiac function. I do have borderline hypertension, and sometimes some very active PVCs, for which I began taking Magnesium and found it very helpful. Otherwise, I get nothing from my cardiologist. I sometimes feel they want me to be sicker, and I want preventive care, not necessarily pills, but suggestions. At present I do not take any cardiac meds. A more recent issue I have is bounding carotid pulses for which another carotid scan was ordered (I never got the results of the previous carotid scan from a year prior). These issues are concerning to me, and I really want to help myself. I am active, conscientious about my diet, and eat mostly vegetarian, and mostly whole foods. And explanations are appreciated. Keep the videos coming, and again, thank you.
I understand your frustration and have experienced the same "your numbers look good" response. I ,too, approach my health care from a wellness/prevention standpoint. Had a doc literally roll her eyes at me once when asking what lifestyle changes would help my situation. Not my doc anymore!
@@ginac2772 The only reason I am not leaving my present cardiologist is because they all seem the same, indifferent, or will immediately assign you to their their NP or Physicians Assistant, who bless their heart, give conflicting information. The NP said I have an enlarged left ventricle, but the doctor said I do not. What's up with that, whom do you believe? The cardiologist seemed annoyed I started the Mg for the PVCs, but he did not respond to my efforts to contact him, and I sent him strips from my monitor! The docs will not help, and seem to resent it when you help yourself.
Keep your sugar levels under control (along with your weight) and get cardiovascular exercise on a regular basis (walk 5 hours a week at a moderate pace or 2.5hrs. per wk. with high intensity aerobic exercise ("running"))… And, of course no elicit drug, alcohol or tobacco use!!!........................... And, see your cardiologist about a statin and vascular dilating medications, etc.
@@Unknown-hu4gf I am a lifelong non-smoker, never used drugs, very active, A1C of 5.0, etc. In spite of having leukemia I look "healthy" to others, including my doctors, so I feel I am not taken seriously. I look "good" because I work at it. My goal is to be healthy, and I do not consider myself "sick." Oh, I inject Repatha twice a month. Any other suggestions?
I have learned more from you than the docs I see. I have a pace maker and wonder if there was another way to go, if only I knew more. Thank you for this channel.
Thank you for all your reassuring talks and your caring manner, Doctor. Do you think a calcium scan is useful to detect a problem with the heart? I had a nuclear stress test a year ago and I’m wondering if you think that is a good indicator of cardiac problems. Thank you for all you do. P.S. Bluebell is so adorable. I once had a cat named Bluebell!
I wish I had you as a doctor instead of the guy who did my follow up from the ER over video chat. Costochondritis doesn’t seem right, I literally had prolong QT in the ER with possible inferior infarction (maybe old)
Thank you so much. I have watched a lot of your videos and have learned a lot. You seem such a kind and caring doctor, I wish there were more like you. My interest is for education and I have a friend who has A. F. Once again thank you and keep putting it out there.
Oh my word. I’m an old Granny and you could deliver any sort of bad news to me from that sweet smiling face of yours and I’d be okay with it. Yes, very useful information. Thank you.
💙Super helpful dear doctor Gupta..thank you. it has made me feel less anxious... my understanding more clear..you do help so much. I can not even see the end of the beautiful ribbon of your good council.💙
My test results shows that my Pulmonary Valve and Tricuspid valve are moderately leaking Dr Sanjay. How long does it take before it starts to damage my other organs? And when should I be able to have my Valves fixed? It started with Arrhythmia and Bigeminy heart rhythm 2 years ago.I get chest discomfort and slight chest pains at times but it doesn't last for long. I get dizzy quiet alot because my blood pressure has always be low, and more so now because of the beta blocker that I take to regulate my heart rhythm. I found taking Magnesium has help alot and thanks to you Dr. Sanjay for that. You come across as a very warm and kind person, I really appreciate all your time and effort you put into your videos educating the public. I look forward to watching your future videos. THANK YOU SO MUCH! 😊
I had what was called a Lexiscan which was a chemically induced stress test and I thought I was going to die both times. Both times my heart plumbing tested clean. One year later I had a quintuple bypass open heart surgery. How could my heart go so bad so fast. Never had high cholesterol. So here I am trying to heal 6 weeks later. I will NEVER do a Lexiscan again as I had lingering effects from the test months later and I was stupid enough to do it twice.
Doctor, you are amazing! If only the Cardiologists out there could explain this to people who visit them, (it took you just 11:34 mins to explain) then many people would benefit from it and make necessary changes to lead a healthy life, rather than taking medicines and visiting the doctor for the rest of their lives!
It took Sanjay 11+ minutes to relay this message but there was no feedback or questions as there would be in a Doctor's office. People love to talk about themselves, especially their illnesses and to be fair, Doctors have heard it all repeatedly. There are two sides to this complaint so perhaps doctors take the time necessary for individual patients. Sanjay is just a special person! He's a third Doctor, a third teacher and a third entertainer!
I really don’t know what to do so I’m writing this I’m 21 years old girl.For 7 months my heart beat shakes all of my body. Even my head shakes with my heart beat. I went to cardiologist they done every test but they said there’s nothing wrong with my heart.they gave me propranolol I’ve been taking it regularly everyday but I’m still feeling same my body still shaking with my heartbeat I can’t even sleeping at night because of this its really so annoying. And I also started feeling my pulse in my neck sometimes and my ears started to make sound I don’t know how to explain its like whooshing and pressure.it comes and goes. I literally feel so desperate. My life is like hell for 7 months because of this. Some people say that it can be anxiety but I feel like this even at the times when I have no stress.
Sounds like palpitations, which I have suffered from. It was related to anxiety. You should ask for alternative medication if what you have been given doesn't work, but anxiety can be a lifelong thing which you have to work at to manage. Try everything on offer, meditation, mindfulness, cognitive behaviour therapy, relaxation, stress management etc, to try and find something that works for you to improve your symptoms. Plus healthy diet, physical exercise, avoid caffeine, alcohol and smoking. Sometimes we have to reconsider our life situations and make changes there too, if there are people or circumstances that contribute to the anxiety. It's good that your heart checks out as healthy. However a hard working heart will eventually show changes. I have an enlarged heart in my 70s and have been prescribed verapamil to discourage it from working so hard.
I love u doc. I learned from this talk more than I learn in years. Oh my God how great of human being ur beside being great Dr. Calm, collective,relax ,smother than silk n u sooth the soul. The best of the best for u and ur loved ones. 😍. 4 cardiologist said 4 different things. Bosnian cardiologist said SSS he was right to me. Then I speed 2 hours on the stairmaster the 2nd Indian older man 44 years of being a cardiologist did stress test n said ur wasting ur n our time u have superior heart , don't come back for less than one year. Cover 19 came I quite exersizing then I went to GYM I pushed my self to 100% of my max heart ❤️ on the stairnaster I came down not feeling good the next day my heart beat was 189 I keep walking and breathing in n out for 2 hours eventually I want to the hospital. The third was American I loved Dr Keith said ur fine he moved out the state the 4th was one of my people Arab said i have heart failure cos it's 50. I dislike that guy and I don't believe him. I no I am far more fit than him by long shot. Nothing I can't do I waked 28 miles straight I am gonna go to Cleveland clinic to eliminate all my doubts. I am 68 I eat super heathet food n my weight 178 and 6 feet tall. I like to put my mind at ease. I love to find out how can I pay u to chat on the phone to take ur opinion. So long hallelujah hallelujah
Do you treat patience with Lyme disease and AFib? I have had Lyme disease for 18 years and like you said out-of-the-blue got the electrical problem. They had checked my heart valves with a stress test in 2005. I made it to the hospital so that gives me confidence to know like you just said but my heart must be strong and the veins must be okay. Do you have to have any kind of chemical when you have the cardiac CT scan? I react to all of those chemicals. They did not offer to do one without.
Your video presentations are exceptionally helpful e.g. verbal, visual etc but I'm wondering about ablation vs electric shock. As well, in this video, you dwell excellently on the "3 things" but none of them is Afib, surely a heart problem!
Hello sir, i follow your lecture. I was worried about my cardiac health . Finally i watched your videos and got some assurance that my problems are common to many people. I suffer ectopic beats occassionally. I was afraid. After watching your videos i am very happy to know that it wont kill me. Let me know are you involved in any research work? Is thete any way to donate some little amount there? I request you to help all the world like this. There are many people like me who need your help.
Lovely channel ❤️ thanks Doc for the info...one request to everybody is can you please spell out the full form instead of writing hearts shorthand..some of us are new to the heart ecosystem and your valuable comments are better understood ..
Very grateful for all information. My cholesterol is 4.7 1 am 67years old with blood pressure in control my BMI 23 which is good. My GP wants to put me on Statin I am not happy, what you say. Kind regards Khalid.
I just came across your videos. So glad to find you!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. God bless you!! My husband has been having heart palpitations for the last 3 days 😐 he feels as though it goes fast and skips a beat. Few days ago he had an allergic reaction to something he ate. 2 days later the palpitations started. Can these be related?
Yes! With proper lifestyle changes (diet and exercise, no elicit drug or tobacco use). Also, depending on the reason for the hypertrophy/hypertrophic issue some medical treatments help and can stop and/or reverse it in some cases and give you symptom relief.
Thanks for your helpful and insightful videos. I have poor muscle function in my right ventricle. I would like to start and progressively increase cardio activity so my body can better utilise the blood and oxygen. What is the best and safest way to do this? Or is it best not to put the heart under any stress in these circumstances? TIA
I was diagnosed with ariel fribbulation I had a pulmonary vein isolation in 2020 my blood pressure was perfect 120 80 I had a echo in February and it was not normal my heart has went out of rhythm 2 since my blood pressure is high the last 6 months 150 100 my diet is healthy the cardiologist has said it is two dangerous to do the prodicure again I don't think the pump or the values are in good condition now my bloods were normal but my blood pressure medication has being increased with no reduction it has not been explained to me except to increase my blood pressure tablets until it gets back to normal my question is is my heart function causing my high blood pressure thank you Dr 💯
This the best doctor. I was diagnosed with AF 2018,the Papitation and Rythmia, and through the echo Cardinham noted narrowed valve in my heart,high blood pressure. Doctor can you advise me please. At the moment I do not have any plan for my treatment. Thank you
Hello Doctor i have mvp and been experiencing palpitations especially at night, would you please do a video on mvp and the risks it involves.Would be grateful if you help me in this.Thankyou
I had an angiogram test in January 2023. When I was back home I checked my wrist where they poked me I pressed there little bit, I shouldn’t. The other day it was swallowed. Later I put ice pack for a while but it still swallowed. What can I do?
Very useful video indeed. Couple of years ago I went through the application of two stents. It is useful to say that I am type 1 diabetes, under medications for blood pressure as well as dyslipidemia. So a quite complex situation. Now what do you suggest in case of angina pectoris discomfort after fatigue due to exercise?
I have noticed that my pulse is higher than normal I have a smart watch and while I was sleeping it buzzed and said heart rate 94 I am a bit concerned can you please explain thank you so much for your educational videos I am enjoying listening
They say when the heart has reached its maximum amount of stress and it finally breaks, that's God's way of not only saving you from yourself but also letting you heal yet in the end you become an even stronger person because of it. This happened to me all the while my heart currently has an aortic aneurysm which oddly enough came up after getting baptized.
Wish you was my cardiologist..sufferd cardiac arrest 4 shocks later I'm alive and very greatfull...however 5 weeks since episode I keep getting heart flutters when I lie or asleep bpm goes to 180 asleep and then down to 40 bpm before eventually after few hrs back to normal 60 70 bpm...any help please or advice...my Ef is 35..?...KIND REGARDS NEL
I wore a heat monitor for 14 days and it came back with 5% A-fib. It took my dr 12 days to call me back with the results. Now he said he is going to put me on a blood thinner, but my insurance doesn’t cover it, so my pharmacist sent a request for another brand but it had been 5 days and 3 request and my phy has not heard anything! I’m losing faith in my doctor and I really love him! Everyone in my family died from a massive heart attack. I had a heart attack in March 21. I only have two main arteries going to my heart. I’m scared! Any suggestions? Sorry this was so long!
I see my cardiologist every 3 months, (leaking heart) I get minimal explanation, maximal medication. The more I complain about the side effects from statins, palpitation stabilizers, etc, the more variety of new pills I get every time. 😅 7 of them now. I’m too far away from you Dr Gupta, otherwise I’d be there pronto. In the meantime, 🤷🏽♀️
Such explanation and guidance is very significant and have worth importance for us , it gives us correct way to examine for heart health if needed . Thanks a lot Dr . Sahab. Dr . sahab please.if possible give guidance on shortness of breath after covid infection. Before corona there is no problem but after corona and more than 1.5 years still suffering from shortness of breath . Lung Ct scan normal ,ECG done many times comes normal . Madical specialist says it is long covid and advice to take calcium and multivitamin with folic . Do people like us go for above mentioned three test .
dr gupta i have frequent pvcs did a cardiac mri and echo with stress test they couldn’t fine any problems structurally am i at rist of sudden death? this medical website said that even 12 a day increase scd
I found your info very interesting but you did not mention "stents". I have 4 ..posdibly more inserted betwern 2019 and 2020. What are their uses..any recommendations/views?
Have a CAC 1000, Left fascicular block. At 66 yo, I feel fine and still exercise and push my heart rate. My A1C is 5.8 higher than I like. I don't eat sugar or carbs. Is there anything else I can do? Thx
