Dr. Huang Guosheng reply Cardiology Question

Heart rate Hello! My question is: Generally, my heart rate is between 45 to 48 beats per minute without any discomfort, but I often feel lethargic. I donate blood every two months and I'm a bit concerned. 1. I had a smoking habit from ages 22 to 38. 2. I quit smoking in Marc...

Mitral valve prolapse Hello Doctor, my brother was recently rushed to the emergency room due to sudden arrhythmia and weakness in his limbs. Later, the cardiologist diagnosed him with mitral valve prolapse. I am not clear about what kind of condition this is. The doctor only pres...

Myocardial infarction Hello Dr. Huang, my father underwent a coronary angioplasty with stent placement in mid-March due to a myocardial infarction. During the postoperative period, his chest pain symptoms significantly improved. However, recently he has been experiencing shortnes...

Rapid heartbeat? Since I had an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, I may have a sensitive constitution and am allergic to anesthetics and muscle relaxants. Now, without exercising, my heart rate can reach 116 beats per minute upon waking up, and it usually stays around 90, whereas...

Can Cozaar be used in combination with Concor? I am a patient with hypertension and I am currently taking Cozaar, but my blood pressure is not decreasing. Can I combine it with Concor? If so, how should I take it? Thank you!

Long-distance flight Dear Dr. Huang, I would like to ask you a few questions. My mother is 57 years old and experienced slightly elevated blood pressure due to a cold at the end of last year. Following her family physician's advice, she started taking Concor 5 for treatment...

Mitral valve prolapse Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you what mitral valve prolapse is and whether it can be cured. The doctor suspects that I may have this condition, but I have not yet had an echocardiogram. Currently, I am taking Inderal and have previously taken Xanax. How...

Regarding the mitral valve and exercise electrocardiogram? Hello Doctor: I previously experienced symptoms of chest tightness and difficulty breathing, so I went to the hospital for examinations (resting electrocardiogram, 24-hour Holter monitor, auscultation), all of which showe...

Abnormal T wave in electrocardiogram (ECG)? Hello, Doctor Huang. My electrocardiogram shows abnormal T waves at rest, and during the exercise stress test, the T waves alternate between normal and abnormal. Sometimes I feel pain in the left inner side of my chest, and it occurs in...

excuse me? Hello Dr. Huang: I have a problem with mitral valve prolapse, and recently, due to my pregnancy (I had stopped medication for over six months before becoming pregnant), I have frequently experienced numbness and weakness in my left and right hands, as well as facial fl...

Electrocardiogram (ECG) examination results? Recently, I had a health check-up, and the electrocardiogram (ECG) results indicated "counterclockwise axis deviation." What does this mean? Is it normal? Is there a need for treatment or correction?

excuse me? If you experience difficulty breathing or a feeling of tightness in your chest, it is important to take the following steps: 1. **Stay Calm**: Try to remain as calm as possible, as anxiety can worsen the symptoms. 2. **Sit Upright**: Find a comfortable position, prefe...

Can a person with mitral valve prolapse use a contraceptive patch? Some people say that mitral valve prolapse can vary in severity and is considered a minor issue in the field of cardiology. However, it is mentioned that contraceptive patches available on the market are not suita...

Blood pressure + heart rate + flight Hello Dr. Huang, I would like to ask you a question. My mother is 56 years old. At the end of last year, she experienced slightly elevated blood pressure due to a cold. At that time, her family physician recommended starting treatment with Co...

Hypertension and cardiac issues? Hello Dr. Huang: About three years ago, one day I suddenly experienced a rapid heartbeat (over 100 beats per minute while sitting still). At that time, my blood pressure was 160/100. This condition persisted for about three days. I visited Shin Ko...

Please provide more details about your wife's heart condition? Hello Doctor! Two years ago, my father-in-law had persistent coughing and was diagnosed with heart problems at the hospital, leading to an immediate stent procedure, but he passed away shortly after. This has cau...

Heart rate issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask what could be the reason for my heart rate occasionally increasing suddenly. Normally, my heart rate is around seventy beats per minute, but sometimes it spikes to over ninety beats per minute while I'm sitting, especially...

Increased heart rate? Hello, doctor. Recently, my heart rate has increased. It used to be between 60 and 70 beats per minute, but now it's between 85 and 110, or even higher at times. Sometimes I experience shaking, cold sweats, and feelings of anxiety. I am not having any i...

After experiencing intermittent chest pain, there has been irregular and erratic vascular twitching throughout the body for several days now? Hello, doctor: I usually experience occasional heart pain and have visited the hospital where they only performed an electrocardiogram (EC...

Palpitations Hello doctor, sometimes when I lie down in bed at night, I feel my heart beating irregularly. After a few regular beats, there are several instances where I feel a strong heartbeat, and at the same time, I notice that my wrist pulse decreases (when the heartbeat is s...