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Understanding Heart Palpitations: Insights from a 24-Hour ECG Report

Arrhythmia Hello, doctor. I often experience sensations of skipped heartbeats or a strong heartbeat. I recently underwent a 24-hour Holter monitor, and the report is as follows. Could you please help me interpret it? If there are no other symptoms like dizziness, would you recomm...


Dr. Chen Jili reply Cardiology
Recommendation: Please discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. Thank you. Wishing you good health!

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Managing Heart Medication: Dosage Questions for Catapres in Arrhythmia

What is the recommended dosage for the heart medication Kadycyn? Hello, doctor. I am currently 51 years old, 174 cm tall, and weigh 89 kg. I experienced paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia at the age of 29 and underwent successful catheter ablation at 33, but later discovered...


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Recommendation: Please discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. Thank you. Wishing you good health!

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Managing Hypertension: Medication Interactions and Fish Oil Safety

Issues with Hypertension Medications Hello Doctor: I am 173 cm tall and weigh 95 kg. I currently have high blood pressure and am taking the following medications: 1. Lercanidipine 10 mg 2. Amlodipine 40 mg 3. Nebivolol 5 mg. Are there any contraindications with these antihyperten...


Dr. Chen Jili reply Cardiology
Recommendation: Please discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. Thank you. Wishing you good health!

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Understanding Your 24-Hour ECG Report: Is It Serious?

Is a 24-hour electrocardiogram report very serious? Finding: Machine Interpretation: COMMENTS: 1. Sinus rhythm with a rate of 46-166 beats per minute and a mean of 87 beats per minute. 2. Occasional Atrial Premature Contractions (APCs) (total 32). 3. Frequent Junctional Premature...


Dr. Chen Jili reply Cardiology
Recommendation: Please discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. Thank you. Wishing you good health!

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Understanding 24-Hour Holter EKG and Echocardiogram Results in a 42-Year-Old Woman

24-hour Holter monitor report + echocardiogram report Female, 42 years old. Please help me understand the following reports. HOLTER EKG: 24-hour dynamic electrocardiogram 1. Basic rhythm: Sinus rhythm 2. Duration: 23 hours 00 minutes, total 103,191 beats 3. Minimal heart rate: 5...


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Recommendation: Please discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. Thank you. Wishing you good health!

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Should You Worry About Numbness and Swelling in Your Fingers?

Numbness and swelling in the fingers? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask if my girlfriend needs to go to the hospital for a heart examination given her current condition. Recently, her fingers have been feeling swollen and numb, affecting all four fingers on both hands except for ...


Dr. Chen Jili reply Cardiology
Recommendation: Please discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. Thank you. Wishing you good health!

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Understanding Echocardiograms and ECGs: Key Insights for Heart Health

Echocardiogram, Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) Echocardiogram: Diagnostic Procedure: Doppler Color Flow Mapping, Echocardiography (including single and dual-sided) Report Content: Diagnosis and Examination Purpose: M-mode Echo Requesting Physician: Ao (2.0-3.7 cm): 2.31 LA (2...


Dr. Chen Jili reply Cardiology
Recommendation: Please discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. Thank you. Wishing you good health!

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Can You Take Kexin and Toning Together? Heart Health Insights

Keppra and Tegretol Hello, I took Kang Keng in the morning, followed by Mai You an hour later, and I take Ke Xin on an empty stomach before bed. Now my doctor has prescribed Tuo Ning. Can Tuo Ning be taken together with Ke Xin? Thank you.


Dr. Chen Jili reply Cardiology
Recommendation: Please discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. Thank you. Wishing you good health!

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Managing Hypertension Headaches: Long-term Medication or Lifestyle Changes?

Hypertensive headache Hello, doctor: Currently, my blood pressure has been unstable, ranging from 145 to 190, and it has caused some headaches and numbness in my hands and feet. I visited a cardiologist, who prescribed two medications: "Moxonidine" and "Nebivolol&q...


Dr. Chen Jili reply Cardiology
We recommend that you discuss the above situation with your attending physician during your follow-up appointment. Thank you, and wish you good health!

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Understanding Recent Increases in PSVT: Causes and Management Strategies

Recent episodes of tachycardia have significantly increased? Hello, doctor. I have been diagnosed with PSVT since middle school and have been taking antiarrhythmic medication as needed. After entering the workforce, I started weight training and would take a pill beforehand as a ...


Dr. Chen Jili reply Cardiology
It is advisable for you to consult with your attending physician regarding the above situation. Thank you, and wishing you good health!

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Understanding Palpitations After COVID-19 Vaccination: What to Do Next

Palpitations remain unresolved? Hello Doctor: After receiving the first dose of the BNT COVID-19 vaccine, I began experiencing palpitations. I have since received the third dose, and after that, I underwent several tests including an electrocardiogram (ECG), a stress test, a 24-h...


Dr. Chen Jili reply Cardiology
It is advisable for you to consult with your attending physician regarding the aforementioned issues. Thank you, and wishing you good health.

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Understanding Low Blood Pressure: Causes and Heart Health Tips

Hypotension issues I have seen a cardiologist and do not have a history of hypertension or diabetes. I am not overweight, and my blood pressure usually does not exceed 110, mostly staying below 100! I have multiple valve regurgitations and have taken a calcium channel blocker (ha...


Dr. Chen Jili reply Cardiology
It is advisable for you to consult with your attending physician regarding the aforementioned issues. Thank you, and wishing you good health.

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Understanding Transient Stroke Symptoms: When to Seek Help

Leg problems Hello Doctor, sometimes when my legs or brain receive certain stimuli, I experience symptoms that resemble a stroke. The symptoms include sudden weakness in one leg, lack of coordination in one hand, and slurred speech. These episodes last for about 10 seconds and th...


Dr. Chen Jili reply Cardiology
It is advisable to seek medical consultation. Wishing you good health, thank you!

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Can You Safely Use Viagra with Blood Pressure Medications?

Drug interactions Currently, I am taking BLOPRESS 8mg (olmesartan) 1 tablet daily for hypertension and Norvasc 5mg (amlodipine) 0.5 tablet daily. Can I also take Viagra (sildenafil) or similar medications? If so, will there be any side effects? Thank you!


Dr. Chen Jili reply Cardiology
We recommend that you discuss the above situation further with your attending physician, focusing on symptomatic treatment or determining if further examinations are necessary. Thank you, and wishing you good health!

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Understanding Heart Issues: Symptoms and Concerns for Asthma Patients

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...


Dr. Chen Jili reply Cardiology
We recommend that you discuss the above situation further with your attending physician, focusing on symptomatic treatment or determining if further examinations are necessary. Thank you, and wishing you good health!

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Throbbing Sensation at the Back of the Head: Should You Be Concerned?

Pulsating sensation in the back of the head? I have been experiencing this symptom for about a year, which started after I hit the back of my head. Initially, the pulsating sensation was very noticeable, but it has since diminished. However, I can still feel it while sleeping. Al...


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It is recommended that you seek medical consultation. Thank you, and wishing you good health!

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Managing Atrial Fibrillation: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients

Atrial fibrillation Hello, Doctor. I usually have a habit of running, but I overtrained before. After working shifts for a year, I started feeling a foreign body sensation in my right eye about six months in, which led to eyelid twitching. I used eye drops for a while and supplem...


Dr. Chen Jili reply Cardiology
We recommend that you: 1. Discuss the above situation further with your attending physician, focusing on symptomatic treatment, or see if further examinations are necessary! Thank you, and wish you good health!

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Can I Take Sotalol After KanKen? Heart Health Concerns Explained

Kanken and the issue of the Senda pacemaker? Hello Doctor, after taking 5mg of Concor, I still feel some discomfort in my heart two hours later. Can I take Sotalol at this time? Will there be any significant drug interactions? My heart rate is 68 beats per minute at the moment.


Dr. Chen Jili reply Cardiology
We recommend that you discuss the above situation further with your attending physician, focusing on symptom management or determining if further examinations are necessary. Thank you, and wishing you good health!

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Do I Need a Cardiac Catheterization After Abnormal Stress Test Results?

Cardiac catheterization Hello, I am 64 years old and have always been healthy. I engage in plenty of exercise, both in the mountains and at sea, maintain a balanced diet, and have no history of wheezing or chest pain. My blood pressure is normal, below 130, and my biochemical tes...


Dr. Chen Jili reply Cardiology
We recommend that you discuss the above situation further with your attending physician, focusing on symptom management or determining if further examinations are necessary. Thank you, and wish you good health!

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Understanding Mitral Valve Regurgitation and Chest Pain Concerns

Cardiac issues Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about something. Two weeks ago, I underwent an electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and blood tests due to concerns about heart issues. The results showed no major problems, only a slight mitral valve regurgitation. However, in the p...


Dr. Chen Jili reply Cardiology
I recommend that you: 1. Discuss the above situation further with your attending physician, focusing on symptomatic treatment or determining if further examinations are necessary. 2. Consider seeking treatment from other medical institutions as well. Thank you, and wishing you go...

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