Cardiology Q&A - Page 4

Heart rate issues Recently, my Apple Watch has recorded my heart rate while sitting or lying down to be around 50-70 beats per minute (when I am not asleep), and I feel fatigued and drowsy. I am currently taking psychiatric medications (anti-anxiety medications and SSRIs). Is it ...

Pukang enteric-coated tablets for hypertension treatment? I have been taking coated tablets for hypertension for almost a year. Due to osteoporosis, I have a deficiency of 4. I would like to take some vitamin D to supplement calcium, but I am unsure if this is advisable. If I tak...

Left chest pain? I have been experiencing left chest pain for over two years, which comes in episodes. I previously visited two hospitals' cardiology departments; the first one conducted an electrocardiogram (ECG) and chest X-ray, both of which were normal. The second hospit...

Exercise Electrocardiogram Report Hello Doctor, my exercise electrocardiogram report from last week is as follows, and it seems to indicate a diagnosis of myocardial ischemia? Should I avoid intense exercise until my follow-up appointment? Do I need to see a doctor immediately fo...

Side effects of Pletaal (cilostazol)? Hello, my father is a dialysis patient and was recently diagnosed with severe narrowing of the calf arteries. The doctor prescribed Pletaal (cilostazol) 100 mg, to be taken once in the morning and once in the evening, and Lipitor (atorvastati...

Arrhythmia report and medication inquiries? Hello Doctor, here are the contents of my report: 24-Hour Holter Monitor Report *Basic Rhythm: The basic rhythm is sinus rhythm (SR), with a ventricular rate of 46 to 111 bpm, including 29 atrial premature contractions (APCs) and 12,...

Echocardiogram Report Hello Doctor: I recently experienced frequent feelings of heart weakness and underwent an examination, including a cardiac ultrasound. The results are as follows: Conclusion: - Normal sizes of cardiac chambers - Preserved global contractility of the left v...

Discomfort in the heart? Hello, doctor. Whenever I don't sleep well, I wake up feeling an itch in my left chest, which is where my heart is, and I easily experience palpitations, chest tightness, and anxiety. Not sleeping well means going to bed very late. Just as I'm a...

Heartbeat issues Hello, Doctor: I occasionally feel that my heartbeat is stronger, somewhat irregular, or has a pounding sensation, but I do not experience any significant discomfort. When using the electrocardiogram feature on my smartwatch, I notice that the heart rate measurem...

The spiral coils used for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure? Hello, I am 25 years old. I had an open ductus arteriosus repair with a coil embolization at the age of 3. In previous years, my company's health check-ups did not indicate the presence of a metal coil on the ...

Spiral coils used for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure? Hello, I am 25 years old. I had an open ductus arteriosus repair at the age of 3, where a coil was placed. In previous years, my company health check did not indicate the presence of the metal coil on X-rays, but this ...

Elevated hematocrit? A few days ago, I received my health check report, which shows a hematocrit level of 51.3%. Should I see a doctor about this?

Please provide the content you would like me to translate regarding echocardiography? Hello Doctor, could you please help me interpret the following report? The more I search online, the more confused I become. Thank you very much. Measurements and Calculations: - LVIDd: 3.1 cm ...

Coronary Angiography I would like to ask if having undergone a coronary angiography a year ago with no abnormalities, no calcification, and no stenosis still poses a risk for cardiovascular disease. Recently, I have been experiencing persistent pain in my left shoulder, along wit...

Palpitations, non-rheumatic mitral valve prolapse? Hello, the doctor has already had an electrocardiogram done at another cardiology clinic, where he was diagnosed with palpitations and non-rheumatic mitral valve prolapse. He often experiences a heart rate between 100-130 during ...

Bradycardia, issues with the use of Heart Rate Regulating medications such as Cardizem and Concor? Hello, Doctor. I have hypothyroidism, which has been well-controlled with medication for many years. Last August, I experienced chest tightness, chest pain, and fatigue, and was dia...

Ventricular premature contractions and atrial premature contractions? Hello Doctor, the 24-hour ECG shows APC/couplet/AT: 1456 (1.6%)/0/0; VPC/couplet/triplet/bigeminy: 408/0/0/19. Can I ignore this? Will ignoring it cause heart damage or worsen the condition? Wishing you peace a...

Pregnancy-related symptom consultation Hello Doctor, I am a 30-week pregnant woman. Before pregnancy, my health check showed slightly elevated TSH levels, but the endocrinologist said it was only a little high and that I didn't need to follow up. Prior to pregnancy, I experi...

Please provide the electrocardiogram report? Hello, Director. I would like to ask if there are any issues with the results. Do I need to go to the hospital for further examination? Is my heart condition suitable for simple hiking (like Hehuanshan)? Thank you. Electrocardiogram r...

Echocardiogram Hello, Doctor. I underwent a cardiac ultrasound due to occasional heart discomfort. Could you please help interpret the report? Here are the findings: Conclusion: 1. Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH) 2. Fair global left ventricular (LV) systolic function with an ...