Dr. Wu Xueming reply Cardiology Question - Page 14

Echocardiogram Interpretation Hello, Director. I would like to ask for your assistance in reviewing my echocardiogram report. Thank you! The report is as follows: **Interpretation Summary** - Concentric left ventricular hypertrophy - The left ventricle is grossly normal in size ...

Hello, doctor. Does frequent premature contractions harm the heart or the body? Do they increase the risk of stroke? I would like to inquire about the heart report? Hello Doctor, 1. Could you please tell me the severity of myocardial ischemia indicated in my heart report? Is it...

Myocardial perfusion scan report, please assist with the explanation, Director? Examination Item: Tl-201 Myocardial Perfusion Scan 1. Stress Imaging: The stress imaging following intravenous infusion of dipyridamole and the post-dipyridamole SPECT images reveal mild hypoperfusio...

Cardiac examination issues? During my university years, I underwent various cardiac evaluations including electrocardiograms (ECGs), echocardiograms, Doppler color flow imaging of the heart, maximal exercise stress tests, portable ECG monitoring, carotid ultrasound examinations, ...

Echocardiogram I am a patient with mitral valve prolapse and underwent an echocardiogram. Is this normal, doctor? M-Mode: RVD (7-25): 13 mm IVSD (6-11): 8 mm LVDd (37-56): 40 mm AoRoot (20-37): 25 mm IVS excursion (6-11): mm LVDs (26-34): 27 mm AV opening (15-26): 17 mm ...

Blood pressure fluctuations? Hello Doctor: My mother is 66 years old and has slightly elevated cholesterol, which she is managing with medication. Recent blood tests have been normal. Besides taking serotonin, she does not have any other diseases. However, she experiences low blo...

Palpitations occurring in a seated or lying position for a short duration? Hello Doctor: Summary of the situation: I had a severe cold last week, and about a week later, my cold symptoms improved, but I developed a fever again. I took a fever reducer, Acetal (500mg), one tablet...

Static Electrocardiogram Examination Report Hello, Doctor: I am a 42-year-old female. After being diagnosed with anxiety in May, I have been experiencing discomfort in my heart, with intermittent sensations of missed beats, palpitations, and shortness of breath. The resting EKG r...

Coronary artery stenosis / psychoneurosis / trapezius muscle syndrome? Hello Dr. Wu, I apologize for the complexity and length of my questions and symptoms; it requires some time to digest. About three years ago, after a car accident, I began experiencing symptoms such as panic-l...

Back pain I'm sorry to hear that you've been feeling unwell due to stress. It sounds like you've been experiencing discomfort throughout your body, along with gastroesophageal reflux. Last Saturday, you underwent an electrocardiogram and ultrasound, which indicated...

Acute myocarditis Hello Dr. Wu, I was hospitalized recently due to chest pain, and my blood test showed a troponin level exceeding 1900, while the normal range is below 20, which is more than 85 times higher. Additionally, my CK level was 328. I later underwent a cardiac catheter...

Aortic regurgitation Hello doctor, I am 23 years old. I would like to ask about my condition. At such a young age, I have been diagnosed with moderate to severe aortic regurgitation, moderate tricuspid regurgitation, and mild mitral regurgitation. Currently, I occasionally experi...

Jogging with a heart rate of 170 beats per minute? Hello doctor, I recently noticed that during jogging, my heart rate maintains around 170 beats per minute after about 6 to 10 minutes. However, I don't feel any discomfort. I used to experience occasional skipped beats, and ...

Is it normal to feel sleepy after taking Entresto? I have mitral and tricuspid valve regurgitation, and I've noticed a troubling issue with my daily routine. Most of the time, after using the restroom or when I have gastrointestinal discomfort, I experience episodes of rapid...

Static Electrocardiogram (ECG) Hello, Director. Here are the results of my static electrocardiogram taken during my confirmed fever: Normal sinus rhythm with T wave abnormality, consider anterior ischemia. The internal medicine physician mentioned it could be myocardial ischemia?...

Static electrocardiogram myocardial ischemia Hello Director Wu: On May 9, I was diagnosed with heart discomfort. I had an electrocardiogram (ECG) at Clinic A, which was normal. On May 12, I had another ECG at Clinic B, and the internist said there was evidence of myocardial ische...

Exit X-ray machine If you have had a stent placed and are passing through an X-ray machine at customs, do you need to present proof?

The issue of slowed heart rate after taking Kankun? Hello, Director: Since the beginning of January this year, I have been experiencing ventricular premature contractions. My doctor prescribed me 5 mg of Concor, half a tablet daily, 75 mg of Plavix, and one tablet of Lipitor. I t...

Electrocardiogram (ECG) Examination Report Doctor, can atrial premature contractions cause a sensation of a "pause" followed by a rapid heartbeat of 130 to 140 beats per minute? If it only lasts for 1 to 2 seconds, I feel a sense of emptiness in my heart, but if it happ...

Medication inquiries Dear Dr. Wu, My mother is nearly 70 years old. Over the past two months, she has experienced several episodes of sudden high blood pressure, reaching 200/100 mmHg. We have two types of antihypertensive medications at home: "Labetalol 200 mg" and &q...