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What Are The Symptoms Of Asthma?
Hello, I have a female friend in the Philippines, she thought she has asthma. A doctors visit this afternoon, no scans etc. she has been told she has a spot on the heart, ultrasound tomorrow. She is very upset, is it possible to diagnose this condition without scans. The asthma is only her thoughts. She is 24 years old. Thank you John
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Normally to confirm any structural changes to the heart would require imaging to be done. It is possible to listen and diagnose heart murmurs based on the sounds heard.These can be confirmed with imaging. The scan would determine if there is any definite problem present but most heart diseases are treated easily at the moment.
I hope this helps
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Normally to confirm any structural changes to the heart would require imaging to be done. It is possible to listen and diagnose heart murmurs based on the sounds heard.These can be confirmed with imaging. The scan would determine if there is any definite problem present but most heart diseases are treated easily at the moment.
I hope this helps
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