Dr. Zhong Yuxun reply Cardiology Question - Page 4

Cardiac issues Hello Doctor: Recently, I experienced a sudden sharp pain in my heart while forcefully opening a beverage, feeling as if it was being squeezed. After sitting down and resting for a short while, the pain subsided. I have had several previous episodes of intermittent...

How to differentiate between mitral valve insufficiency, mitral valve prolapse, and mitral regurgitation? (1) How can mitral valve insufficiency, mitral valve prolapse, and mitral regurgitation be distinguished from each other? (2) If any of these conditions are present, can they...

Cardiac issues Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask a question. Recently, I sometimes feel that my heart is beating very fast (without feeling anxious or having exercised). In milder cases, I only feel discomfort in my heart, but sometimes when it’s more severe, I feel very fatigue...

Arrhythmia The 24-hour electrocardiogram (ECG) recorded frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) at a rate of 9,498 per day, along with couplets and triplets (monomorphic). Is this serious? How should one manage this condition? Will this affect military service eligibil...

Chest pain and difficulty breathing! Hello, doctor. I would like to ask: A woman in her 40s experiences chest pain at night, radiating from the front of her chest to her back, accompanied by a sensation of difficulty breathing, which prevents her from sleeping at night. What coul...

Please tell me? Hello, Doctor: I often feel a tightness in my chest, and I frequently experience pain in my chest that feels like something is stabbing me. Sometimes, when I raise my arms, my heart feels like it's cramping. Recently, whenever I squat or get up from lying dow...

Hemangioma Hello doctor, I had a health check-up a year ago and found four hemangiomas in my right abdomen. Additionally, I have discovered a vascular tumor in my right thigh. Could you please advise whether these are typically benign tumors or related to vascular obstruction? Wh...

Regarding echocardiography examination? Hello Dr. Chung: I had a cardiac ultrasound examination at the end of last year. How long should I wait before having another check-up? Thank you!

It seems there is a blood clot in the heart!!?? Hello, doctor. I previously went to seek medical attention due to symptoms of arrhythmia, chest tightness, and stabbing pain. The doctor diagnosed me with mild mitral valve prolapse. Later, due to a military service physical examina...

Emergency transfer to a hospital in mainland China? I'm sorry to hear about your father's condition. It is crucial to consult with a medical professional who can assess his specific situation and provide personalized advice. If your father is experiencing a heart rate o...

Left axis deviation Hello Dr. Zhong: My aunt is 53 years old. This year, she underwent a health check-up, and the hospital's report indicated an issue: "The resting electrocardiogram shows left axis deviation, suspected left anterior fascicular block." What does th...

Palpitations are becoming increasingly frequent? Hello Doctor: My girlfriend used to experience occasional strong heartbeats, but recently it has become more frequent, with her heart beating normally and then suddenly skipping a beat before continuing. Could this be arrhythmia or...

Regarding high and low blood pressure? Dear Doctor: What are the causes of high blood pressure or low blood pressure? If blood pressure is high or low, what should one pay attention to in daily life? Thank you, Doctor!

Electrocardiogram-related issues? Hello Dr. Zhong: Thank you for your previous clarification. May I ask you again, if the QT interval on an electrocardiogram shows prolongation, what potential issues or diseases could this indicate? Thank you!

Pseudoaneurysm Doctor: I recently had a scan done abroad, and the doctor discovered a pseudoaneurysm approximately six centimeters in size near the heart in my left chest. It is believed to have been caused by a car accident three years ago, during which only a pneumothorax and h...

Interpretation of Electrocardiogram (ECG) Dear Dr. Zhong: What do QT and PQ represent in an electrocardiogram, and what are their normal values? Thank you!

Left chest tightness? Hello Doctor, I often feel a tightness in my left chest accompanied by a sense of weakness. Sometimes it feels as if my entire left chest is empty. During these episodes, I instinctively press on my left chest and feel very dizzy and uncomfortable. My hands ...

Father's heart condition? I would like to consult a physician. My father, who is 56 years old and has been smoking for over 30 years, has diabetes and is regularly taking medication to control his blood sugar levels, which are maintained at around 180 mg/dL after meals. He h...

Does arrhythmia cause.......? Hello Dr. Zhong, recently I've been experiencing numbness and tingling in my left ring finger. Could this be related to arrhythmia? (A traditional Chinese medicine practitioner told me that the left middle finger is related to the heart; is this...

Left axis deviation and left anterior fascicular block? Dear Dr. Zhong, The electrocardiogram (ECG) report from our stationed technical personnel indicates "left axis deviation and left anterior fascicular block." Could you please explain what these findings signify in...