Dr. Zhong Yuxun reply Cardiology Question - Page 2

One month after receiving a drug-eluting stent, facial swelling occurred? Hello Doctor, my mother is 57 years old and had a successful drug-eluting stent placement in mid-December last year. She has started to exercise gradually. However, there are a few issues she mentioned that...

Is there still hope for the heart? Dr. Zhong: I apologize for interrupting your valuable time and would like to thank you first. I recently underwent a resting electrocardiogram and echocardiogram at the hospital. To my surprise, the tests revealed several issues. 1. Resting El...

What are the symptoms of intermittent cramping in the heart? Hello Doctor: I have a friend who is a premature infant and has poor health. Yesterday, he experienced a fever due to a bacterial infection in the blood, and after being startled, he lost consciousness. He also has inte...

Chest tightness and chest pain? In recent days, I have been feeling as if there is a stone lodged in the left side of my chest upon waking up. Pressing on it lightly causes pain (it is localized, just above the heart and below the collarbone, about two fingers' width). It hu...

Inspection report The Thallium-201 myocardial SPECT scintigraphy performed at 5 minutes after intravenous dipyridamole (0.56 mg/kg) pharmacologic stress and after 4 hours of rest redistribution showed decreased perfusion in the anteroseptal to apical wall and inferolateral wall o...

Heart Hello Doctor: Why is it that I feel cold to the point of shivering in my heart while others in the same environment do not? Is this due to my own sensitivity to cold, or could it be a problem with my heart function? Is this normal? Thank you.

Cold hands and feet with easy fatigue? If the temperature drops below 20 degrees Celsius, my hands and feet become cold, and this is even more pronounced in winter. Additionally, I have experienced chronic fatigue for many years. It seems that the coldness in my hands and feet is...

Thrombosis Dear Doctor, Hello... I have a question to ask you... Is it true that elevated red blood cell count and low white blood cell count can lead to thrombosis? I read on a forum that you mentioned elevated red blood cell count can increase the risk of thrombosis. My boyfr...

Hello doctor, could you please tell me if I have heart disease? Hello Doctor: In recent years, I have experienced sudden chest pain, as if a stone is lodged in the left side of my chest, which also hurts when I press on it. Sometimes, I feel a sharp pain when I breathe, and I can...

I have a problem with tricuspid valve prolapse? For the past two years, I have been troubled by issues such as palpitations and chest tightness. About two years ago, I underwent an electrocardiogram (ECG), a 24-hour Holter monitor, and an echocardiogram, but no abnormalities were...

Could you please provide more details about tricuspid valve prolapse and insufficiency issues? I apologize for the intrusion, but I would like to ask a question. Two years ago, I went to Taipei Veterans General Hospital for a cardiac ultrasound, and the doctor informed me that I ...

excuse me? I would like to ask if there are effective methods for quitting smoking and drinking. Recently, my health has been deteriorating, and I often experience dizziness, irregular heartbeat, palpitations, and weakness in my legs. Therefore, I want to quit both smoking and dr...

Is surgery always necessary for endocarditis? I would like to ask if a patient can achieve 100% recovery from endocarditis after treatment, or is surgery always necessary? What are the risks associated with surgery? Thank you.

Could you please provide more details or specify your question? Doctor, I sometimes feel anxious for no reason, and at times when I take a deep breath, I experience a sensation similar to not having inhaled fresh air, which feels uncomfortable. After a while, when I take another ...

Drug-eluting stents versus bare-metal stents? Hello Doctor, my mother underwent balloon angioplasty three years ago due to heart issues. After her recent follow-up, the doctor feels that her maintenance has not been adequate and recommends placing a stent. I would like to ask abo...

Elevated red blood cell count? A red blood cell count of 5.68 million/µL is elevated. This condition, known as erythrocytosis, can lead to various health issues, including increased blood viscosity, which may result in complications such as hypertension, thrombosis, or stroke. ...

Is venography necessary for limb edema due to venous obstruction? Hello, my father is 76 years old and was hospitalized due to edema in his limbs. The doctor initially diagnosed him with venous obstruction, and the examination showed a reflux index of only 2 to 3. The doctor ment...

The heart may produce unusual sounds? The doctor would like to ask a question. Sometimes when I sleep at night, I feel strange sensations in my heart, similar to the gurgling sound when I'm hungry (I'm not sure if it's an actual sound, but it feels similar to the s...

Thrombocytopenia Hello Doctor: I discovered that my platelet count was only 23,000 at the end of March. Since I started taking medication in March, it has increased to 43,000. Is 43,000 considered within the normal range? Are there medications that can completely treat this condi...

Mediterranean anemia (also known as thalassemia) Could the MCV value change due to age or changes in physical health? I often experience brief dizziness and a white-out effect in my vision after squatting for a long time and then standing up. Could this be a sign of thalassemia? ...