Dr. Lin Jixiong reply Cardiology Question

Incomplete right bundle branch block I usually practice judo, and currently, I have pain in my right chest, but it doesn't hurt all day. An orthopedic doctor said it is caused by a cervical vertebra pressing on a nerve, and it won't affect my breathing or daily activiti...

Tachycardia Hello, doctor. I am currently 19 years old and have autonomic nervous system dysfunction and panic disorder. Before experiencing these symptoms, my heart rate was 85 beats per minute, but now during a panic attack, I experience palpitations, and my heart rate can incr...

Questions after donating blood? Hello Dr. Lin: I have been donating blood for 34 years and never paid much attention before. Recently, I noticed that the flow rate of my blood is very fast. It takes me 5-6 minutes to donate 500cc, and the last time it only took 4 minutes. Is this...

Can medications be taken together? I have been taking antihypertensive medications (Cozaar 50mg and Diovan 160mg) daily. Can I also take Viagra or similar medications? If so, are there any side effects? Thank you!

What is early depolarization of the ventricles? What is early ventricular depolarization? Recently, a 24-hour Holter ECG was performed, and early ventricular depolarization was identified. What should one pay attention to in daily life? Is there a risk of sudden cardiac death? Th...

Necessity of Examination Hello, I have been experiencing shortness of breath during exercise and occasional chest tightness. I have undergone an electrocardiogram (ECG) and a 3D echocardiogram, both of which were normal. However, the exercise ECG showed mild hypoxia. A myocardial...

Severe coronary artery obstruction? Dear Dr. Lin, I apologize for bothering you. My father recently underwent a cardiac catheterization. After the examination, the doctor informed us that all three coronary arteries are blocked, and one artery requires over ten stents. The docto...

Numbness in the hands and heart-related numbness? Hello: My mother is 84 years old. Recently, her left arm has been experiencing numbness due to cervical osteophytes causing compression. After undergoing acupuncture treatment, the numbness in her upper arm has improved, but she s...

Is it necessary to see a doctor? The heart rate ranged from a low of 43 to a high of 194 beats per minute in one day? Should I see a doctor? In 2017, my smartwatch recorded a high heart rate notification with a minimum heart rate of 39 bpm, a maximum of 186 bpm, and an average wa...

Post-cardiac catheterization? My mother underwent a cardiac catheterization procedure at Hospital A last month, which included balloon angioplasty and stenting. She has a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia. After her discharge, she had a follow-up appointment a week later...

Is it advisable for individuals with heart failure to use warm compresses on their calves or soak their feet? Hello Doctor: My father is 70 years old and has hypertension, diabetes, and arrhythmia. He was hospitalized for one week due to heart failure complicated by pulmonary ede...

Post-catheterization recovery issues? Dear Dr. Lin, I just had a catheter ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation last Friday, and the doctor said the surgery was very successful. I was discharged on Saturday, and since then, the arterial site has healed, with only significan...

Low blood pressure? Hello doctor, my father recently had a stent placed and he is in his sixties. He is taking anticoagulant medication, and after each dose, his blood pressure tends to be low, around 105/68. Is this situation normal? Thank you.

The heart rate has not slowed down? Hello, doctor. I have had a fast heartbeat since childhood, often fainting during flag-raising ceremonies (with tests showing no anemia). Throughout my growth, my heart rate has not decreased, and I frequently experience nausea. In my twenties,...

Sudden fainting at night with chest pain? Hello, doctor. Last month, after using the restroom one night, I suddenly felt heart pain and my heart rate slowed down, causing me to faint. However, I regained consciousness after a few seconds but felt dizzy and lightheaded for about 3...

Dilated cardiomyopathy Hello, I am currently a 22-year-old university student. On December 20, 2017, I was admitted to the emergency room and diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, pulmonary edema, arrhythmia, heart failure, and mitral regurgitation. I am currently receiving trea...

I have issues such as cerebral vascular embolism and myocardial ischemia? About 4 to 5 years ago, I started experiencing issues and was diagnosed with cerebral vascular embolism. Later, I was also found to have myocardial ischemia, hypertension, and surprisingly, my blood glucose...

Blood pressure issues? Hello, doctor. I recently started measuring my blood pressure regularly and found that my readings are mostly elevated, with systolic pressure around 140 and heart rate around 85. My systolic pressure sometimes drops to 120 but can also go as high as 155. I...

Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT) & Chest Discomfort Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my brother (male, 33 years old, smoker, with nasal allergies). Last year, he experienced tachycardia and went to the hospital for an injection. He drinks quite a bit of c...

Do I need to see a doctor again if my hemoglobin level is low? Here are the abnormal findings from my test report: Hemoglobin 10.2 g/dL, Red Blood Cells 5.46 million cells/µL, Hematocrit 35%, Mean Corpuscular Volume 64.1 fL, Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin 18.7 pg, Mean Corpuscular H...