Dr. Wu Xueming reply Cardiology Question - Page 15

Follow-up question #196144 regarding medication inquiry? Dear Dr. Wu, Thank you very much for your response and suggestions regarding the medication inquiry #196144. My mother also expresses her gratitude to you. I apologize for not explaining some aspects clearly in my previous...

The issue of ineffective varicose vein surgery? Hello, Dr. Wu. My family member has varicose veins in both legs. Two years ago, they underwent traditional surgery on one leg, but it has recently recurred. We have switched hospitals, and the new doctor mentioned that since surgery...

Is cardiac catheterization necessary for diagnosis and treatment? At the beginning of April, I underwent a myocardial perfusion scan at the municipal hospital. The results indicated: 1. There is mild to moderate ischemia in the basal inferior wall, which may appear more severe du...

Blood pressure issues? Hello, doctor. I usually take my blood pressure medication between 12 and 1 PM every day, but today I forgot and took it at 4 PM instead. What will happen as a result?

Hello Dr. Wu, I would like to ask for your help in determining if there are any areas of concern in the echocardiogram report? Due to a recent sudden increase in blood pressure, sometimes my systolic pressure spikes to 165, but when measured at home, the average is around 110 to ...

I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that? Hello Dr. Wu: I would like to ask if it is safe to take the following medications together: Kankeng Tablet 1.25mg, Bokey Capsule 100mg, Crestor Tablet 10mg, Kanbishu 8mg, and Efient Tablet 3.75mg. I need to take Ketorolac and Aishute...

Blood pressure issues? Hello, doctor. I used to take one tablet of Quetiapine a day, and my blood pressure was approximately 95-110 systolic and 65-70 diastolic. Recently, I've been experiencing palpitations, so I took half a 1.25 mg dose of Clonidine today, and my blood pre...

Continuation #195406 Pulse beats, arterial vessels Hello Doctor, I previously consulted with you, and my current situation is that I visited a cardiothoracic surgeon. After reviewing my chest X-ray, I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse. My blood pressure readings were 139 a...

Cardiac issues Hello, doctor. In early February, my echocardiogram showed only mild mitral regurgitation (MR) and tricuspid regurgitation (TR), with everything else normal. I have a history of panic disorder, and recently, I've been experiencing palpitations (my heart racing...

Myocardial hypoxia Hello Dr. Wu, On March 30, I underwent a stress and redistribution myocardial perfusion scan at the hospital, and on April 14, when I returned to review the report, the doctor only mentioned that there was moderate myocardial hypoxia and immediately asked if I...

Exercise electrocardiogram, myocardial ischemia? Hello Dr. Wu: This is my exercise electrocardiogram report. Result: Interpretation of Exercise ECG: Normal ECG at target heart rate (85% predicted maximal heart rate). Conclusion: The Treadmill Exercise Test (TET) is negative fo...

Hello, doctor. This is my cardiac blood flow perfusion scan report, and I would like to ask about the contents of the report. Thank you! Report: The Tl-201 myocardial perfusion SPECT study was conducted using dipyridamole as a pharmacologic stress agent. Intravenous dipyridamole ...

The sensation of blood flow is very pronounced? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing continuous mild tremors in my abdomen, lumbar region, and both legs. I suspect it might be autonomic nervous system dysfunction, but I feel it is more related to the vibrations cause...

Palpitations and tachycardia? Hello Doctor: Recently, for the past week, my heart rate has been inexplicably accelerating to over 100 beats per minute, while it usually hovers around 70. This acceleration is particularly noticeable during meals, and I can distinctly feel my heart...

Palpitations-related issues Hello Dr. Wu: Recently, I have been experiencing palpitations at times (a sudden increase in the force of my heartbeat, and I can hear my heartbeat a little; I'm not sure if this qualifies as palpitations). This mainly occurs in the following situ...

Blood pressure issues? I currently take one Norvasc tablet for blood pressure every morning. My blood pressure readings at home in the morning and evening consistently range from 112-120 mmHg systolic and 69-78 mmHg diastolic. However, every time I measure my blood pressure outsi...

Is it normal to see the heartbeat? Hello, doctor. I was diagnosed with mild mitral valve prolapse about two years ago. Occasionally, I feel my heart racing up to my throat, especially during dinner, which happens quite frequently. Sometimes, I also feel a sudden strong heartbeat ...

24-hour Holter monitor? Hello Director Wu: Could you please help me review the 24-hour electrocardiogram values? Thank you. 1. Dominant rhythm: Sinus rhythm. Maximal heart rate: 91 bpm, occurred at 19:21. Minimal heart rate: 50 bpm, occurred at 04:48. Hourly average heart rate:...

Please provide the content of the echocardiogram report for further assistance? Hello Dr. Wu, my father is 78 years old. About ten years ago, he started experiencing shortness of breath when walking longer distances or uphill, requiring him to rest before continuing. He finds it ...

Chest pain, chest tightness, and significant pressure? Hello, doctor. Since around November of last year, I have been experiencing intermittent sharp pain on the left side of my chest. There was a pause for a few months, but it has started again recently. It feels like something ...