Dr. Wu Xueming reply Cardiology Question - Page 8

High total cholesterol? Hello Doctor: In January 2023, my test results showed total cholesterol at 227, HDL at 104, and LDL at 117. Can I eat one egg every day? What other dietary considerations should I be aware of? Do I need to schedule follow-up tests?

Is it dangerous to take two tablets of Heart Care (10 mg) at once? Due to having a pre-existing issue of tachycardia (approximately 120 beats per minute), I need to take one tablet of a heart medication (10 mg) every morning. This morning, I forgot to take it and ended up taking ...

Precautions and Medication Consultation for Mitral Valve Prolapse Hello, I had a cardiac ultrasound this month, and the results are as follows: 1. Normal chamber size and wall thickness. 2. No regional wall motion abnormalities. 3. Normal left ventricular function. 4. Mitral valv...

Unilateral medial calf intermittent tightness? A few hours ago, I first noticed a sudden tightness in the upper inner part of my right calf. Initially, I thought it was a muscle issue, so I ignored it. However, after about half an hour, when I got up to walk, I felt tightness in ...

Arrhythmia and chest tightness? Sometimes when I wake up, I experience discomfort in my heart, with a strong and rapid heartbeat. A few years ago, I had a pain in my heart that felt like it was being squeezed. I occasionally experience chest tightness and shortness of breath, esp...

There are one or two purple bruises on the inner thigh that gradually disappear over the course of about a week? My mother is 46 years old and yesterday she told me that she has been experiencing one or two small round purple spots on the inner side of her thighs that resemble br...

Issues with Concurrent Use of Antihypertensive Medications and Other Specialty Drugs Hello, Doctor. I am currently taking Norvasc 5mg (Amlodipine) for hypertension, one tablet daily. Recently, I consulted an ENT specialist for tinnitus treatment, and the doctor prescribed the fol...

The phenomenon of lower blood pressure during cold waves? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask a question. I previously underwent a cardiac examination and was diagnosed with arrhythmia and mild hypertension, so I have been taking antiarrhythmic medication for a few months. During ...

Questions after a hospital examination? Hello Doctor: Two years ago, after receiving the vaccine, I started experiencing heart discomfort two weeks later (I was perfectly fine a week prior). My heart rate often exceeds 200 beats per minute, and my blood pressure skyrockets to ove...

Echocardiogram Report Hello, Doctor. Could you please help me review my father's echocardiogram results? Thank you. < Interpretations and summary > Normal left atrial (LA) and normal left ventricular (LV) size. LV concentric hypertrophy (interventricular septum (IVS)...

Blood pressure issues Based on your description, it seems that you are experiencing elevated blood pressure readings during certain activities, with values exceeding 149/99 mmHg and a heart rate between 100-130 beats per minute. This could indicate hypertension, especially since ...

Left chest pain? Hello, doctor. I have been taking Sertraline, which has caused side effects such as palpitations and high blood pressure. After starting Sertraline, I often experience body tremors that follow my heartbeat, making me live in constant fear of earthquakes. Recently...

Massaging the right calf can cause a tingling sensation in the heart? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask, every time I massage my right calf, I feel sensations in my heart, similar to pain or numbness, but massaging my left calf does not produce the same effect. What could this si...

Palpitations with early ventricular contractions? Hello Dr. Wu, this is my examination report before changing my medication. I am currently on medication, but I still often feel my heartbeat noticeably shaking, along with chest tightness and difficulty breathing. Could you please...

Bilateral leg edema? My husband has been on antiviral medication for hepatitis B for 2 years. He has been experiencing swelling in both legs for the past 4 months, particularly in the calves, ankle joints, and feet, which is painful. Initially, we thought it was due to poor circu...

Electrocardiogram Interpretation and Precautions Thank you, doctor, for taking the time to clarify my concerns. Below is the recent 24-hour electrocardiogram: Holter Report: Clinical Diagnosis: Palpitations Test Date: 2023/09/26 Analysis Date: 2023/09/27 Recording Time: 21 ...

Sharp pain in the heart and inner wrist? I am 77 years old and my health maintenance is generally acceptable. Seven or eight years ago, during a severe cold wave, I experienced palpitations. After a thorough examination at that time, I was treated with antihypertensive medication...

Echocardiogram Interpretation Hello Director Wu, I would like to ask for your assistance in interpreting this echocardiogram report. Thank you! UCG No: LOCATION: IVS (7-10): 7.88 mm Ao (20-37): 20 mm LVEDD (35-53): 42.5 mm AV (16-26): 17 mm LVPW (8-13): 7.03 mm LA...

Abdominal CT scan report? Hello, doctor! Due to urinary issues, I underwent an abdominal CT scan, and the report indicates cardiac size enlargement. Should I undergo further examination?

Kanken 1.25 mm Two months ago, I had an acute myocardial infarction and received a stent. I do not have heart failure. The doctor prescribed Concor 1.25 mg, Plavix, and Rosuvastatin. While taking Concor, my blood pressure has been around 95/65, heart rate 70, and I have experienc...