Dear Doctor: Heart drug's serious side effects raise tough questions
Diana Patel
Diana Patel
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Diana has a Bachelor's degree in Urban Studies from the University of Cincinnati and has spent five years covering real estate trends in Cleveland. Before joining Cleveland Current, she reported for a local real estate blog where she analyzed housing market shifts.
More from Diana →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM · 1 min read
Dear Doctor Roach: I’m an 84-year-old male who recently experienced severe dizziness and was driven to the emergency room by my wife. They did a CT scan and several other tests, including an electrocardiogram (EKG). After the doctor looked at the EKG, he immediately ordered a second one. After reviewing the second one, he said that they had to get me on a heart monitor, so I was put on a bed and wheeled into a room where I was put on a monitor.