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Suggest The Tests Necessary For Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Two weeks ago I was diagnosed with Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation...I am male and just turned 32. Because of my young age my attending Cardiologist is concerned I may have some form of heart disease. Both my stress test and my cardiac ultrasound results came back good (negative). Should I leave it at this or should I be tested further with a CT scan and or MRI...which I believe he may want to do. I don t want to waste my time and I certainly don t want to waste the time of the hospital and patients who truly need the time being tested.
CT scan or MRI is not necessary for your diagnosis since it is not going to yield any extra information. Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) can be performed. It helps in recording a baseline echo-cardiogram which is important for long‐term management especially in younger patients.It would help in comparison of the heart functions previously and presently.
Hope that was helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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Suggest The Tests Necessary For Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Hi, CT scan or MRI is not necessary for your diagnosis since it is not going to yield any extra information. Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) can be performed. It helps in recording a baseline echo-cardiogram which is important for long‐term management especially in younger patients.It would help in comparison of the heart functions previously and presently. Hope that was helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician