Cardiology Q&A - Page 50

Cardiac issues I have asthma and I am taking medication and using an inhaler in the morning and evening. Recently, I have started experiencing shortness of breath, which sometimes suddenly improves. At times, I find it hard to breathe while walking or resting, and then the sympto...

Chest pain? Since last year, I have experienced shortness of breath whenever I walk more than a kilometer. This year, I have been feeling persistent chest pain, cold sweats, and a constant tightness in my chest. I often cannot feel my pulse, and my heartbeat has become very heavy...

Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Echocardiogram Report Hello Doctor, I would like to ask if there are any issues with the report content. Thank you. Electrocardiogram shows sinus rhythm with a normal P axis and a ventricular rate of 50-99. There is right axis deviation with a QRS ax...

Chest tightness and chest pain? Previously, there were episodes of chest tightness and chest pain. However, after visiting the cardiovascular department at the municipal hospital and undergoing an electrocardiogram (ECG), chest X-ray, and blood tests, as well as going to the Tri-...

Cardiovascular medication consultation Hello, Director He. I am 39 years old and underwent a cardiac catheterization procedure in 2019, during which a drug-eluting stent was placed. I would like to provide you with the medications I am currently taking in the morning and evening ...

Consultation on echocardiogram report? Hello Doctor, I underwent a cardiac ultrasound examination, and the following are the report findings (results indicate: VHD). I would like to ask if I need to follow up with a cardiologist regarding my current condition. Thank you. 1. NORM...

Director Wu, please help! Echocardiogram (including single-plane, dual-plane) / Doppler echocardiogram # 120 Clinical Diagnosis: M-mode + Section Scan: Aortic Root (20~37 mm): 28, Left Anterior Descending (LAD) (19~40 mm): 36, Left Ventricular Internal Diameter at end-diastole (L...

Director Wu, please help, thank you? Thank you, Director Wu, for your response. I have mild left ventricular hypertrophy as well as mild regurgitation of the mitral valve, tricuspid valve, aortic valve, and pulmonary valve. May I ask what further examinations you would recommend ...

Can a mild mitral valve prolapse undergo nerve conduction studies? Previously, I experienced occasional pressure in my heart, so I visited a cardiologist. After undergoing an echocardiogram and a 24-hour Holter monitor, the doctor diagnosed me with very mild mitral valve prolapse...

Valvular insufficiency In October of this year, mild tricuspid and pulmonary valve regurgitation was discovered, accompanied by palpitations and chest pain, as well as mild arrhythmia with a heart rate consistently above 90-100 beats per minute. The doctor prescribed antiarrhythm...

Myocardial perfusion imaging Clinical history: Rule out coronary artery disease (CAD). Procedures: Following the intravenous injection of 2 mCi of Tl-201 chloride under stress conditions induced by Dipyridamole 0.56 mg/kg IV, stress SPECT imaging of the heart was performed 5 mi...

Elevated CPK (Creatine Phosphokinase) levels can indicate muscle damage or stress. This enzyme is found in the heart, brain, Hello Doctor, my mother is 55 years old. This year's health check report is as follows: *CPK (Creatine Phosphokinase): 230 (normal range is 45/163) *E...

After changing the medication, the blood pressure is around 100? Hello Doctor: I am currently 38 years old and experienced a type B aortic dissection four years ago, for which I had an aortic stent placed. Since then, I have been on medication to control my blood pressure. Until ...

D-dimer blood test Hello Director Wu, my D-dimer blood test result is 1.51 mg/L. Does this indicate that I have a pulmonary embolism? What treatment do you think should be done to bring this value back to normal? Thank you!

Re: Can medications cause depression? Hello Dr. Wu, I have been taking Kankun 1.25 mg, half a 100 mg aspirin every other day, and Lipitor 10 mg every other day for the past four and a half years. However, I have noticed that for some time now, I have lost interest in many things ...

Electrocardiogram (ECG) Examination Report Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the abnormal findings in the resting electrocardiogram report, which indicate "sinoatrial bradycardia with low voltage." What does this mean? Thank you.

I would like to inquire about the results of the echocardiogram? The physician's explanation was generally understood at the time, but upon reflection, the numerous terms have caused some confusion. I hope the physician can help interpret the report results, thank you! CARD...

Blood pressure issues Hello Dr. Tsai: During the summer, my blood pressure was around 120-135/70-85. Recently, with the cold weather, I suddenly thought to check my blood pressure and found it spiking to 140-150/85-101. However, in the morning, my blood pressure is usually around...

Cardiac Ultrasound Report Please help interpret the findings, thank you. 2 BSA: 1.6 m **Interpretation Summary:** - Proximal septal thickening (sigmoid left ventricular outflow tract) is noted. - Concentric left ventricular remodeling with preserved left ventricular systolic f...

Please help explain the heart report, Dr. Tsai. Thank you? 2 BSA: 1.6 m Interpretation Summary Proximal septal thickening (sigmoid left ventricular outflow tract) is noted. 12 mm concentric left ventricular remodeling with preserved left ventricular systolic function. Mild aortic...