Dr. Li Han reply Cardiology Question - Page 7

Dorsal edema after toe amputation? Dear Dr. Lee, My father is 67 years old and has had high blood pressure for about two years and diabetes for ten years. In February of this year, due to poor care of a foot wound, he developed an infection that ultimately led to the amputation ...

Sudden chest pain and blurred vision in one eye? ==Current Condition== On April 10, 2016, after an argument that caused me to shake all over, my left eye suddenly experienced significant blurriness for about ten minutes before recovering. I also felt pain in my left chest and diz...

Cardiac catheterization? Hello Dr. Lee: I experienced chest discomfort at the end of February (not persistent). My blood pressure is relatively high, usually around 140-150. Previously, during a health check, the doctor recorded it as 177/81. Later, the doctor prescribed medicati...

High blood pressure with a slow heart rate? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been able to feel my heart beating, and I have noticed that my pulse seems to be a bit slower when I measure it myself. This condition occurs intermittently throughout the day. When I get up from a chair a...

Please ask your question? The physician would like to ask if you had an internship at the hospital during this winter break, where you and your classmates underwent echocardiography. The technician mentioned that you have mitral valve prolapse. Recently, you have experienced epis...

Palpitations are becoming increasingly noticeable? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing palpitations since middle school, but they were not severe; I could just feel my heart beating, so I didn't pay much attention to it. However, as I have gotten older, the symptoms of pa...

Dad suddenly feels dizzy? Hello Doctor, my father is 65 years old and has a habit of walking for exercise, walking for an hour every morning and evening. He does not have any issues with hypertension, diabetes, or hyperlipidemia, and his body type is moderately slim. After his wa...

Increased heart rate during the day? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing a rapid heartbeat during the day, often reaching 90 to 100 beats per minute. I have previously undergone thyroid tests which showed no issues, as well as a 24-hour Holter monitor and an echocardiogram, wh...

After undergoing catheter ablation for arrhythmia, I often feel a strange sensation in my heart, as if my heartbeat is reaching my throat? Hello Doctor, I just underwent catheter ablation for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) yesterday and was discharged today. The d...

Abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) findings? Hello Doctor, I recently went to the hospital for a check-up and my electrocardiogram (ECG) report showed abnormalities: a short PR interval and nonspecific ST-T wave changes, with ST segment depression. I have never had an ECG before, a...

Rapid heartbeat? Hello, I previously had a heart examination, and there were no significant issues, but I often experience a rapid heartbeat, exceeding 110 beats per minute. This usually happens during my afternoon naps, and I feel uncomfortable due to the fast heartbeat. Recentl...

Tachycardia Sorry, Dr. Lee, I would like to ask you if it is possible for someone with a semen volume of 28 ml to have no symptoms at all? Thank you.

Heart rate issues Hello, doctor: I often feel my heartbeat, whether I'm sitting or lying down, especially when I'm sitting or squatting. My body seems to move in sync with my heartbeat. What could be the issue?

Cox-2 inhibitors Due to chronic pain, I have been taking three types of COX-2 inhibitors: Celecoxib, Valdecoxib, and Etoricoxib. About one hour after taking them, I experience shortness of breath, which then returns to normal. I am taking the minimum dosage. Is this a side effect...

Palpitations after taking medication? Hello doctor, I almost feel palpitations and very uncomfortable every time I take my medication. I also experience nausea or cold sweats. Should I ask the physician to lower the dosage, or could this be related to my constitution or a drug al...

Cardiac catheterization? Please clarify under what circumstances a patient may require a cardiac catheterization without prior related examinations, especially in cases where they have previously experienced chest tightness and sought hospital evaluation, but the situation was le...

Left ventricular failure The doctor diagnosed left heart failure with an index of 28. Is this condition serious? I have no symptoms of discomfort. Thank you.

Cardiac catheterization procedure Thank you, Dr. Lee, for your response. In fact, the surgery was only for chest discomfort at that time. It has been almost 17 years, and I have had no heart-related issues since then. However, recently, due to certain circumstances, I went back t...

Blood pressure issues are related to medication problems? Dr. Li, I have been taking medication for hypertension for a long time, including 10 mg of Betaloc (metoprolol) extended-release tablets, 5 mg of Amlodipine (Amlodipine besylate), 160 mg of Perindopril (Perindopril erbumin...

Cardiac discomfort? Hello Doctor: Recently, after I wake up from my afternoon nap, I feel discomfort in my heart, as if something is squeezing it, with persistent sharp pains and a tight sensation in my chest. This continues until I go to bed at night, but the symptoms improve by...