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Understanding Chest Pain and Rapid Heartbeat in Thalassemia Patients

Thank you for your hard work! Hello Doctor, I have thalassemia and recently I've been experiencing unexplained chest pain and a rapid heartbeat, although my measurements do not indicate any issues at those times. My body also shakes involuntarily, and I often feel dizzy and ...


Dr. Zhong Yuxun reply Cardiology
Hello Ms. Li: There are mild and severe forms of thalassemia; at 17 years old, you are likely to have the mild type, which generally has less impact on the heart. Since you are experiencing chest pain, palpitations, and dizziness, you should consult an internist or cardiologist f...

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What to Do If Your Loved One Is Diagnosed with Blood Cancer?

What should I do if I have blood cancer? Hello Doctor: My mother is 46 years old this year! She recently underwent an adult health check-up and was found to possibly have blood cancer. I've heard people say that blood cancer is an incurable disease; is that true? If she need...


Dr. Zhong Yuxun reply Cardiology
Hello, A-Bao's friend: Please take your mother to the oncology department for evaluation as soon as possible! Dr. Chung Yu-Hsuan

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How to Treat Cardiovascular Dissection After Heart Attack?

How is cardiovascular dissection treated? When my mother was admitted to the hospital, the doctor diagnosed her with a myocardial infarction. After undergoing cardiac catheterization, she developed a vascular dissection. What is the treatment for this condition?


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Dear A-Chung, Regarding your inquiry about vascular dissection, it is important to clarify which specific blood vessel you are referring to, such as the aorta, femoral artery, or coronary artery. The location, length, and severity of the dissection can vary significantly, which...

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Understanding Rapid Heartbeats: When to Seek Cardiac Evaluation

Heartbeat concerns I had a physical examination in June this year and mentioned to the doctor that my heart rate increases significantly during exercise (up to about 180 bpm). In September, I was asked to undergo a follow-up examination (publicly funded) for an exercise electroca...


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Hello SPP user: It is not appropriate to comment on the results of military service medical examinations, but the TET indicates that the exercise electrocardiogram is normal. Experiencing alcohol for the first time can naturally cause an increase in heart rate, and if combined wi...

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Managing Mitral Valve Prolapse: Dietary and Lifestyle Tips

Mitral valve What should I pay attention to in my daily diet and lifestyle if I have mitral valve prolapse with regurgitation?


Dr. Zhong Yuxun reply Cardiology
Hello, Nini online friend: Please consult a cardiologist for diagnosis and treatment, and improve your lifestyle by quitting smoking, reducing oil and salt intake, controlling your weight, exercising more, and maintaining good sleep hygiene. Dr. Chung Yu-Hsuan

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Understanding Symptoms: Tongue Numbness, Facial Weakness, and Chest Tightness

Tongue numbness, facial heaviness, chest tightness? Hello, Dr. Zhong! I would like to ask about some symptoms I've been experiencing over the past two to three weeks. Around noon, I often feel numbness under my tongue, a sensation of a foreign body below my throat, tightness...


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Dear Mr. Hsieh, The interpretation of an electrocardiogram (ECG) is quite subjective and often has discrepancies, so it should be used for reference only. In contrast, nuclear perfusion scans and cardiac catheterization provide more detailed and accurate information. If there ar...

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Understanding Sudden Rapid Heartbeat: When to Seek Medical Advice

Sudden increase in heart rate? Hello, doctor. A few days ago, I experienced my heart rate suddenly increasing to 200 beats per minute on two occasions. I had a similar experience during high school physical education classes, but I did not feel any discomfort, just a rapid heartb...


Dr. Zhong Yuxun reply Cardiology
Hello, dear netizen: A sudden heart rate reaching 200 beats per minute without any discomfort is likely "supraventricular tachycardia." Please seek evaluation from a cardiologist or an internal medicine physician as soon as possible; if it occurs frequently, it may affe...

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Understanding Atrial Fibrillation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Arrhythmia Hello. I have been diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse for about five years, and recently I have noticed arrhythmias, sometimes with pauses and sometimes with extra beats. During these episodes, I feel chest tightness, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing. Af...


Dr. Zhong Yuxun reply Cardiology
Hello, SPO users: Mitral valve prolapse is quite common, with an incidence of about 5%. It often coexists with autonomic nervous system disorders and arrhythmias, which may lead some patients to experience symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, and palpitations. I...

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Essential Tips for Heart Health Checks: What You Need to Know

What should be noted when undergoing cardiology examinations? I experience chest tightness and difficulty breathing, and sometimes I have sharp pain in my chest. I would like to undergo more detailed examinations. What should I pay attention to?


Dr. Zhong Yuxun reply Cardiology
Hello Ms. Chen: Please consult with an internist. Dr. Chung Yu-Hsuan.

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Understanding Nighttime Heart Discomfort During Pregnancy: Causes and Concerns

Sudden sharp pain near the heart during the night? In the past, sometimes while sleeping at night (mostly during my menstrual period), I would suddenly feel a sharp pain near my heart in the middle of the night, making it difficult to turn over or take a deep breath because it wa...


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Hello, Xiuhuo netizen: Based on your message, it could be neuropathic pain. Since you are currently pregnant, it is best to consult a cardiologist for further evaluation. Dr. Zhong Yuxuan

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Understanding Myocardial Sclerosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Hello? What is cardiomyopathic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?


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Dear Yi-Jun, Regarding your inquiry about "myogenic lateral sclerosis," there is no such disease name. Sincerely, Dr. Chung Yu-Hsuan

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Understanding Palpitations and Tremors: When to Seek Medical Help

Palpitations and tremors? About a week ago, I experienced a scare, during which I felt a tight pain in my chest, dizziness, and weakness in my limbs. In the past few days, I have been feeling a heavy pressure in my chest, along with shortness of breath and dizziness. My left hand...


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Dear Ms. Chang, Hello. Based on your description, it may be due to autonomic nervous system dysfunction or other causes. You should seek consultation with an internal medicine or cardiology specialist as soon as possible. Dr. Chung Yu-Hsuan

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Why Do My Veins Become More Prominent When My Hands Are Low?

The blood vessels are very prominent..? I recently discovered that when my hands are positioned lower than my heart, the blood vessels become very prominent—not the capillaries, but the larger blood vessels. The same goes for my legs; the blood vessels appear swollen and very not...


Dr. Zhong Yuxun reply Cardiology
Hello Kevin, What you mentioned in your letter is a normal phenomenon, although it may not be obvious to everyone. This phenomenon is due to the difference in height between the limbs and the heart, which is a normal physical occurrence. Dr. Chung Yu-Hsuan

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Understanding Left Ventricular Hypertrophy: Risks and Next Steps

Left ventricular hypertrophy Hello Dr. Zhong, my health check-up revealed that I have left ventricular hypertrophy. What should I do? Is there a risk of fatal danger?


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Hello Mr. Yang: The electrocardiogram or X-ray shows left ventricular hypertrophy. You should consult a cardiologist for an examination and arrange for an echocardiogram to confirm whether there is true left ventricular hypertrophy. There are many causes of left ventricular hyper...

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Does Watching Pornography Affect Heart and Vascular Health?

Is watching pornography significantly harmful to the heart and blood vessels? I recall that I started visiting adult websites at the age of ten. Recently, I've been feeling discomfort in my chest and my heart rate has been rapid. I'm concerned about whether there might ...


Dr. Zhong Yuxun reply Cardiology
Hello: If you have any questions, please consult a specialist for diagnosis. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Leg Swelling: Is It Heart-Related or Something Else?

Heart I have been experiencing swelling and discomfort, particularly in my calves and feet, for several years, often making it difficult for me to stand for long periods. I initially thought this was due to poor blood circulation, bad posture, or prolonged sitting at work leading...


Dr. Zhong Yuxun reply Cardiology
Hello Wen, The possible causes of the symptoms you described have already been mentioned by you. It is best to consult a cardiologist for diagnosis and treatment. Generally, cardiac dysfunction does not cause lower extremity varicose veins. Additionally, traditional Chinese med...

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Understanding Heart Palpitations and Sleep Disturbances: Causes and Solutions

Sleeping is very painful? Hello, Doctor! Thank you for your previous response. Recently, before I fall asleep (while still conscious), I experience a tingling sensation in my neck, followed by a feeling that my heart suddenly stops beating (this occurs while I am lying down) for ...


Dr. Zhong Yuxun reply Cardiology
Dear Mr. Zeng, The symptoms you mentioned seem to be related to arrhythmias, such as atrial or ventricular premature contractions. Issues with the heart valves can also lead to arrhythmias. The relationship between sleeping positions and arrhythmias remains inconclusive. I recom...

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Is a Tumor on My Back a Hemangioma After Heart Surgery?

Question Is a lump on the back also a hemangioma? I have had surgery before, but the lump is still there after the operation. Thank you.


Dr. Zhong Yuxun reply Cardiology
Hello Yan, please consult a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. If you have previously undergone surgery, you should ask the surgeon about the pathological examination results of the tumor that was removed. Dr. Chung Yu-Hsuan

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Understanding Heart Valve Changes: Is Improvement Possible?

It is unbelievable to me? Hello Doctor, in January of this year, I went to the emergency room at a hospital due to discomfort after drinking alcohol. Later, I had a Doppler echocardiogram at the cardiology outpatient clinic, and the report indicated that I had mild mitral regurgi...


Dr. Zhong Yuxun reply Cardiology
Hello Mr. Zeng: This situation indicates that your heart should not have significant issues. The heart enlargement may fall within the range of normal to slightly enlarged, and there could be slight measurement errors by the operator. However, if the heart does not continue to en...

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Understanding Heart Conduction Block: Causes, Symptoms, and Risks

What is cardiac conduction block? Hello, doctor: What is cardiac conduction block? What are the causes? What are the potential complications or consequences? I fainted recently due to a rapid heartbeat and was informed of this issue after an electrocardiogram at the clinic. I was...


Dr. Zhong Yuxun reply Cardiology
Hello Joyce, Cardiac conduction block refers to the obstruction of the electrical conduction pathways in the heart, which is classified into three types. The second subtype of the second type and the third type are considered more dangerous; they may lead to bradycardia or even...

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