Dr. Chen Guifeng reply Cardiology Question - Page 2

Heart rate issues The physician has recently experienced irregular heartbeats. When measuring the radial artery, there are pauses in the pulse during the irregular heartbeats, occurring about twice per minute. This phenomenon has not been observed before, and it feels as if the h...

Rapid heartbeat, insomnia? I have experienced an increased heart rate after taking traditional Chinese medicine, with my heart rate rising from 72 beats per minute to 90 beats per minute. Additionally, I am suffering from insomnia and shallow sleep, but I do not feel cold. Can We...

Conduction block Right bundle branch block (RBBB) is a condition in which there is a delay or blockage in the electrical conduction pathway of the right bundle branch of the heart. This can lead to a disruption in the normal electrical signals that coordinate the heart's con...

Right chest pain? I recently fell off my bike, landing on my right side. The next day, my entire right side was sore, but after a few days, the pain subsided. However, I still experience some pain in my right chest, which worsens when I exert myself or lift things. Should I go to...

Could you please specify the heart problem you are inquiring about? I visited an amusement park with friends in early April, and after riding several roller coasters, I felt a bit dizzy and fatigued. By the third or fourth day after returning home, I experienced a feeling of tigh...

Bradycardia My father is seventy-nine years old. Two years ago, he underwent surgery for carotid artery stenosis, but the following day he suffered a right middle cerebral artery stroke, resulting in hemiplegia while remaining conscious. Two and a half months later, he had surger...

Is the heart rate too fast? If the heart rate is above 90 beats per minute, the body is obese, there is a tendency to sleep during the day, difficulty sleeping at night, snoring, and occasional interruptions in breathing, could this indicate a heart problem?

Atrial tachycardia... Beta-thalassemia... Myelodysplastic syndrome? Hello, 1. Atrial tachycardia refers to an irregular heartbeat. It is important to monitor your heart rate and rhythm regularly. You should consult a healthcare provider for further evaluation, which may include...

Cardiac catheterization? My father has hepatitis C and diabetes, and he needs to receive interferon treatment. The doctor recommended that he first see a cardiologist. The results showed that the electrocardiogram was acceptable, he completed 55 minutes on the exercise bike, and ...

Could you please provide more details or specify your question? Hello doctor, may I ask if experiencing tinnitus and numbness in the hands or feet after multiple deep breaths is related to heart transmission? If not, what other issues are more likely to be the cause? Thank you.

Peripheral venous rupture disease of the calf? Hello Dr. Chen: I have had mild varicose veins in my calves for many years, but they have not worsened. Today, after intense exercise, I felt a rupture in the blood vessels (the swollen area in my calf is right at the curved varicose...

Heart rate issues Hello Dr. Chen, Since mid-December last year, I experienced a sudden and intense heart rate increase while sleeping at night, accompanied by shaking that lasted nearly five hours. Shortly after waking up in the morning, I developed a mild fever (only fever, wit...

Sleeping on the left side? Hello Dr. Chen, I am a new mother. Yesterday, I saw a news report on Taiwan Television stating that the Department of Health warned against letting infants sleep on their stomachs to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). It mentioned that while s...

Chronic Hypoxic Heart Disease After suddenly fainting for about five seconds, a thorough examination was conducted, including a CT scan of the brain, blood tests, a 24-hour Holter monitor, a chest X-ray, an echocardiogram, cardiac enzyme tests, and kidney and liver function tests...

High cholesterol and high triglycerides are associated with arrhythmias? Dear Dr. Chen, I went for a health check-up last month, and the doctor mentioned that I have an arrhythmia issue. Could this be related to my high cholesterol and high triglycerides? Additionally, are there ...

Should I seek medical attention for a high pulse and chest pain? Hello doctor, every time I visit the hospital for treatment, I also measure my blood pressure and pulse. I have measured my pulse four times, with a minimum of 95 and a maximum of 110, while the other two readings w...

Painful breathing? Hello Doctor: Recently, for the past two days, I've experienced a slight pain in my heart while breathing, but it only lasts for a moment and has occurred just twice in one or two days. Could this be related to the extremely cold temperatures we've ha...

Cardiac axis deviation What is cardiac axis deviation? Recently, I went to the hospital for an electrocardiogram due to palpitations, and the results showed mild cardiac axis deviation and slight arrhythmia. Will this affect my work or daily activities? Thank you.

A problem that has been troubling me for a long time? Dear Doctor: A year ago, while I was at work, I suddenly experienced dizziness, difficulty breathing, and numbness in my hands and feet, feeling as if I was about to die. Since then, I have continued to experience difficulty b...

Will mitral valve prolapse worsen over time? 1. Two or three years ago, I went for an examination due to breathing discomfort and discovered that I have mitral valve prolapse, with the right leaflet being more thickened, resulting in regurgitation. The doctor mentioned that there...