Dr. Chen Jili reply Cardiology Question - Page 3

Abnormal heart rate due to hot weather? Hello, doctor. I have a problem with mitral valve prolapse. Recently, I've noticed that my heart rate exceeds 150 beats per minute when the temperature goes above 30 degrees Celsius or during light exercise. However, I don't feel ...

Atrial fibrillation causing cerebral embolism? My grandmother at home is 96 years old and has symptoms of hypertension, for which she is taking antihypertensive medication. In early June, she suddenly experienced slurred speech and weakness in one side of her limbs. Unfortunately...

Echocardiogram Hello Doctor: This is the echocardiogram M-MODE data I had a year ago before undergoing cardiac ablation surgery: M-MODE DATA: - Aortic Valve Opening (mm): (15-26) - Interventricular Septum (mm): 8 (6-10) - Aortic Root (mm): 22 (20-39) - Left Ventricular Post...

Myocardial Perfusion Medical Report The results of this report indicate that there are issues with the heart. The Tl-201 myocardial perfusion SPECT study shows mixed myocardial scarring with ischemia in the mid to basal inferolateral wall and mid to basal inferior wall. Additiona...

Difficulty breathing while lying down and experiencing respiratory distress upon waking during sleep? Hello Doctor: My mother is a 50-year-old woman, and her condition started around last year. 1. She experiences episodes of waking up in the middle of the night feeling like she c...

Blood pressure medication issues? Hello Doctor: I have had high blood pressure for about 6 years, and I have been controlling it with Amlodipine 80/5, maintaining levels between 120-130/80-90. Recently, one day my blood pressure suddenly rose to 170/94. After taking my usual bloo...

Palpitations? Hello Doctor: About two months ago, I suddenly started experiencing palpitations, which I feel every day. I notice it when I calm down, but not while sleeping, and I don't have any issues with insomnia. It feels like my heart skips a beat, and when I check my p...

How to discontinue Bisoprolol Fumarate? Hello Doctor, I have been taking Bisoprolol Fumarate for one month due to vaccine side effects, with a daily dosage of one 5mg tablet. How should I discontinue the medication? What should I pay attention to during the withdrawal period? Doe...

Will arrhythmia evolve into ectopic beats after radiofrequency ablation? Hello Doctor: After two visits to the emergency room, I was diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia with heart rates of 230 and 217. I underwent catheter ablation on June 10th of last year. A week later,...

Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) examination? I would like to ask the doctor if there are any issues with my 24-hour ECG results. (I was feeling quite anxious and stressed during those days.) EVENT-RHYTHM CORRELATIONS: TIME SYMPTOMS RECORDED IN DIARY ECG CHARACTERISTICS No even...

Inquire about echocardiogram issues? Report: Echo machine: GE Vivid E9 Patient source: OPD [Atrium and Aortic Root] AO (mm) = 32 LA (mm) = 33 [Left Ventricle] IVS (mm) = 8 PW (mm) = 6 EDD (mm) = 42 ESD (mm) = 28 EDV (ml) = 79 ESV (ml) = 31 LV mass (mg) = ...

Issues with Blood Donation in Patients with Valve Insufficiency Hello, doctor. I have been diagnosed with valve insufficiency and have not been monitored for over 20 years. I currently have no discomfort and regularly run and hike (such as Yushan, Hehuanshan, Qilai, Beidawu, and ...

Heart rate issues? Doctor, I would like to ask you about something. Sometimes when I am eating, I suddenly feel a strong heartbeat in my throat and esophagus, almost like it pauses for a moment, but then it goes back to normal. Other times, while doing something, I unexpectedly f...

Heart rate issues Doctor, I would like to ask you about something. Sometimes when I am eating, I suddenly feel a strong heartbeat in my throat and esophagus, as if it pauses for a moment, but then it goes back to normal. Other times, while doing something, I unexpectedly feel my ...

Left chest pain point? Hello Dr. Chen, my concern is... I occasionally feel a pinching pain about eight centimeters to the left of my sternum and approximately six centimeters above my left breast. It feels like it's related to the muscles. During the pain, my heart does not...

Exercise electrocardiogram Please help me review the exercise electrocardiogram report for any abnormalities, thank you. BRUCE: Total Exercise Time 06:49 Max HR: 184 bpm (101% of max predicted 182 bpm) HR at rest: 125 bpm Max BP: 147/86 mmHg BP at rest: 133/88 mmHg Max...

Echocardiogram Hello Doctor! Could you please take a moment to review this echocardiogram report and let me know if further cardiac catheterization is necessary? Thank you! M-Mode Doppler: - Ao Diameter: 35.74 mm (normal range: 18.00 - 35.00) - MV E Velocity: 54.27 cm/s - LA Dia...

Arrhythmia Hello Dr. Chen, I received my first dose of the BNT vaccine on October 20th. Starting from November 1st, I began to experience heart palpitations, chest pain, and irregular heartbeats. I later went to the hospital for a 24-hour ECG monitoring. During my follow-up appoi...

Arrhythmia Hello Dr. Chen, I have been experiencing arrhythmia and tachycardia for several years. I have undergone echocardiograms and 24-hour Holter monitoring, and the doctor mentioned that I have mitral and tricuspid valve prolapse. For the past three years, I have been taking...

Arrhythmia Hello Dr. Chen, I have been experiencing arrhythmia and tachycardia for several years. I have undergone echocardiograms and 24-hour Holter monitoring, and the doctor mentioned that I have mitral and tricuspid valve prolapse. For the past three years, I have been taking...