Dr. Zhong Yuxun reply Cardiology Question

Myocarditis Hello Dr. Zhong, In mid-April of this year, I was diagnosed with acute viral myocarditis (likely caused by Coxsackie virus) and was urgently admitted to the intensive care unit. After one week of support with a venous catheter and pacemaker, my fever subsided, and m...

How to improve low oxygen levels in the blood? Doctor: Hello! My mother is 80 years old, has no diabetes, and had her right foot's second toe amputated due to necrosis. The wound has not healed for a long time, and we are considering hyperbaric oxygen therapy to promote heal...

Is balloon dilation necessary for heart failure? My friend's family member is a diabetic patient who has not been managing their condition well. Recently, they have experienced shortness of breath while walking and lower extremity edema, but no chest tightness or pain. They ...

Feeling anxious while driving..? Hello Doctor: My heart, according to fortune-telling, is not very good. I have been prone to sweating since childhood, but it has improved as I grew older. My heart rate is relatively slow, and after exercising, it cools down quickly when I rest. ...

I have been experiencing some chest pain recently? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing some pain in my left chest recently, which came on suddenly. I have also been feeling lethargic. My height is 159 cm and I weigh 63 kg, which classifies me as obese. Five days ago, I was sco...

Mitral valve prolapse with mild regurgitation? During a previous diagnosis, a heart murmur was unexpectedly discovered. The doctor mentioned it was not significant, and subsequent X-rays, electrocardiograms, and echocardiograms were normal. The echocardiogram showed mitral valve ...

Can taking anticoagulants cause eye redness? My father underwent heart surgery for mitral valve prolapse several years ago and has been taking cardiac medications for many years. Recently, he suddenly experienced redness in his left eye, which initially appeared as small spots of...

Rapid heartbeat ~ chest pain Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing frequent chest pain, as if someone is forcefully pulling on my nerves. I've measured my blood pressure and pulse several times, and they have all been high: once it was 110, another time 105, a...

Shortness of breath during activity? Hello, doctor! I am 21 years old, and over the past month, I have noticed a significant decrease in my physical stamina. For example, after carrying heavy items up three or four flights of stairs, I start to feel breathless and need to rest be...

Mitral valve prolapse with regurgitation and tricuspid valve prolapse with regurgitation? Hello, I have mitral valve prolapse with regurgitation and tricuspid valve prolapse with regurgitation. During my last check-up, the doctor mentioned that my condition is currently mild prol...

About platelets? Dear Doctor, Hello! I am a 24-year-old female. Recently, I went to the hospital for a health check-up and also had a blood test. The results showed that everything was normal except for my platelet count, which is 460. Since the normal range is 120-350, I would ...

Nausea accompanied by tachycardia and dyspnea? Hello Doctor: My symptoms are as follows: 1. I often feel nauseous (regardless of whether it's before or after meals). 2. Sometimes after feeling nauseous, I experience a rapid heartbeat, followed by a sensation of insufficient ...

Questions regarding transient cerebral ischemia? Hello, The first time I experienced this condition was in the second year of junior high school. During a winter fitness test (running 8 laps around the playground), I happened to be examined and found to have pneumonia. After th...

Regarding heart issues..? Hello, Doctor: I am about to enlist in the military, but I am quite worried about my heart. I had a physical examination in July, but I am unsure if my heart was checked, so I would like to ask you first. In high school, I had a long-distance running tes...

Regarding left axis deviation? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you about my recent medical examination for military service. The results indicated that I have "left axis deviation." Should I seek treatment at the hospital?

Elevated white blood cell count? Dear Doctor, My mother is 72 years old and her health has not been very good this past week. She has been feeling lethargic and wanting to sleep all the time, which has made us very worried. Today, we finally convinced her to go to the hospital f...

Is your heart racing? Hello, doctor. I have a question: I often feel my heart racing and it makes me very uncomfortable. In the mornings, I usually have no appetite and only drink a can of beverage to stave off hunger, but soon after, I end up vomiting. I walk to school every mor...

Hello Director, my mother has recently been diagnosed with myocarditis, and I would like to ask you a few questions? Dear Director, I am unsure if I am reaching out to the right place with my question. My mother, due to a busy work schedule, became physically weakened and unfort...

Thrombocytopenia Hello Doctor: A year ago, my lab report showed a platelet count of only 78,000, while all other values were normal. I then took traditional Chinese medicine for about a month. Shortly after, I had another test, and my platelet count was around 110,000. At that ti...

Mitral valve prolapse and regurgitation? Hello Dr. Zhong, Three years ago, I experienced sudden and severe chest pain, which led me to the hospital for examination. I discovered that I had several issues. After undergoing a cardiac catheterization, I learned that in addition to ...