Understanding Neck Pain and Blood Pressure: Expert Insights from Dr. Lin
Please consult Dr. Lin? Hello Dr. Lin, I would like to ask you a few questions. For the past few years, I have been experiencing discomfort in my neck while at work, feeling sore and tense. I have also had a few instances of waking up with a stiff neck. I consulted a doctor who...
Dr. Lin Liangyu reply Cardiology
Hello: The relationship between blood pressure levels and headaches is not absolute. Some patients may experience headaches at a blood pressure of only 140 mmHg, while others may feel fine at 180 mmHg. Additionally, the discomfort from headaches can temporarily elevate blood pres...[Read More] Understanding Neck Pain and Blood Pressure: Expert Insights from Dr. Lin
Should My Father See a Cardiologist for Sleep Issues and Chest Pain?
Could you please provide more details or specify your question? Hello Dr. Lin: My father is 58 years old, 173 cm tall, and weighs around 100 kg. He has been hiking or trekking once a week for the past six months, but for the last two weeks, he has been unable to sleep well at nig...
Dr. Lin Liangyu reply Cardiology
Dear Ashely: I apologize for the delayed response. Your father's obesity and hypertension are risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Although his symptoms may not resemble typical angina, some patients with cardiovascular disease do present with atypical symptoms. I recomm...[Read More] Should My Father See a Cardiologist for Sleep Issues and Chest Pain?
Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and Connections to Physical Activity
Chest pain Since around middle school, I have experienced pain in my left chest whenever I engage in intense exercise (sometimes it also hurts without any apparent reason). Initially, the pain was only in my left chest, but at some point, I started to feel pain in my right chest ...
Dr. Lin Liangyu reply Cardiology
Dear nbacobe: Many young patients often have similar complaints. From a normal physiological standpoint, intense exercise can indeed lead to chest pain. However, certain pathological conditions, especially mitral valve prolapse, myocardial ischemia, and cardiomyopathy, can also o...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and Connections to Physical Activity
How to Find Reliable Information on A-V Shunts Online
How to find information about A-V shunt online? If you have an elderly family member undergoing dialysis and frequently going back and forth between the hospital and home, and you want to learn more about the procedures involved, particularly regarding the creation of arterioveno...
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Xiaoyun: The dialysis patient's vascular access can be considered a second life, and there are many factors that affect the longevity of the access. These include the size of the patient's blood vessels, the presence of diabetes, the patient's care of the access, a...[Read More] How to Find Reliable Information on A-V Shunts Online
Understanding Chest Pain and Discomfort: When to Seek Medical Help
Please ask your question? Hello. I have a few questions to ask. Recently, I often feel chest tightness and chest pain. The pain is not always in the same place; sometimes it's on the right side, sometimes on the left. Generally, the pain subsides quickly. The area that hurts...
Dr. Lin Liangyu reply Cardiology
Hello, gentleman: I understand that you have seen many doctors and hospitals and undergone numerous tests. If there is still no definitive diagnosis, at least it can be confirmed that it is not a common or serious illness. Chest tightness and palpitations are subjective descripti...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain and Discomfort: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Right Ventricular Dilation and Its Impact on Heart Health
Regarding cardiovascular issues? Hello Dr. Lin: I recently underwent a cardiac ultrasound examination, and the results showed right ventricular dilation, ventricular septal hypertrophy, mild mitral and tricuspid regurgitation, with a normal left ventricle. The examining physician...
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Hello Mr. Dong: The right ventricle is connected to the pulmonary artery, so many pulmonary diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and primary pulmonary hypertension can lead to right ventricular dilation. Other conditions, including congenital heart defect...[Read More] Understanding Right Ventricular Dilation and Its Impact on Heart Health
Understanding Chest Pain: Is It Related to Heart Issues?
Chest pain Hello: In the past week or two, I've been experiencing occasional twitching or sharp pain in the area just below my left breast, near the rib cage. Initially, I thought it was due to pressure on the sternum from lying down to read or sleep. However, even after avo...
Dr. Lin Liangyu reply Cardiology
Hello: This type of pain is often related to muscular or neuropathic pain and usually resolves after some time. However, it can also be a manifestation of certain heart conditions. I recommend that you visit a specialist at a hospital for differential diagnosis. Best wishes.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Is It Related to Heart Issues?
Understanding the Severity of Mitral Valve Prolapse: Symptoms and Management
The severity of second-degree prolapse? Hello, Doctor... I have been studying abroad since I was young. I started experiencing chest pain frequently from the age of thirteen, initially about once every six months to a year. However, two years ago, I began to feel short of breath ...
Dr. Lin Liangyu reply Cardiology
Hello: Mitral valve prolapse is caused by the growth of the valve leaflets being less sturdy (not related to genetics). When the heart contracts, a portion of the valve is compressed and protrudes (i.e., prolapses into the left atrium), which can stretch the nerves on the valve a...[Read More] Understanding the Severity of Mitral Valve Prolapse: Symptoms and Management
Understanding Heart Discomfort in Cold Weather: Symptoms and Solutions
In cold weather, the heart may feel uncomfortable, as if there is some obstruction? Hello Dr. Lin: My heart rate is usually around ninety beats per minute or even over a hundred. I get short of breath after walking a short distance, and in the afternoons or evenings when the weat...
Dr. Lin Liangyu reply Cardiology
Hello Miss Shen: In the outpatient clinic, we often encounter patients with symptoms similar to yours. Many of these cases are caused by autonomic nervous system dysregulation. Of course, it is best to visit a physician in the clinic for an examination before making such a diagno...[Read More] Understanding Heart Discomfort in Cold Weather: Symptoms and Solutions
Understanding Occasional Rapid Heartbeat: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Rapid heartbeat Hello Dr. Lin: I have experienced episodes of rapid heartbeat from the past to the present, although it does not happen frequently, just occasionally. The fastest rate I have recorded is around 180 beats per minute (at rest, without exercise). Last week, I visited...
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Hello Min-Yu: Your resting heart rate has reached 180 beats per minute, which almost certainly indicates that you have an arrhythmia. There are many types of tachyarrhythmias, some of which may pose a life-threatening risk, while others may only cause discomfort. A definitive dia...[Read More] Understanding Occasional Rapid Heartbeat: When to Seek Further Evaluation