Dr. Zhong Yuxun reply Cardiology Question - Page 8

Rapid heartbeat Hello Dr. Zhong, I am 177 cm tall and weigh 66 kg. My health condition shows slightly elevated blood lipids, while other parameters are normal. I have a habit of smoking. Last year, I experienced a heart rate exceeding 100 beats per minute and went to the hospit...

Autonomic Nervous System Dysregulation Two days ago, I experienced shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness, and numbness in my hands. After consulting with a psychiatrist who conducted an EEG, I was diagnosed with autonomic nervous system dysfunction. I was prescribed propranolol ...

Gastritis / Sore throat - Questions about medication? Dear Dr. Chung, I would like to seek your advice regarding my father, who is currently 74 years old and has been a chronic disease patient for many years. He regularly visits a cardiologist every month to receive medication f...

What is sinus bradycardia? Asymptomatic but the health check report indicates sinus bradycardia.

Myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease? Category: Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Artery Disease I am a scholar from Mainland China currently serving as a visiting professor in Taiwan. I have been asking questions online, but the physician's profile is empty, so I h...

Arrhythmia and Hypertension I am 22 years old and have a history of arrhythmia. Two years ago, I discovered that I have hypertension. Every time I visit the hospital, my blood pressure is consistently between 150 and 155. Considering I am only 22, I wonder if my hypertension coul...

Chest tightness During the episode, symptoms such as cold sweats, chest tightness, and numbness in the hands occur. Please, doctor, could you provide an answer? Thank you.

Incomplete right bundle branch block of the heart? I had an electrocardiogram (ECG) during my health check-up, and the report indicated that I have incomplete right bundle branch block. I would like to know what this condition is and whether it requires follow-up treatment. Also,...

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump sufficiently to maintain blood flow to meet the body's needs. This can lead to a buildup of fluid in the lungs and other tissues, causing symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and swe...

Low blood pressure? What happens when blood pressure is low? What should I eat to normalize my blood pressure? Whenever I catch a cold, my tonsils swell and hurt, and I also experience tooth nerve pain. What could be the cause of these cold symptoms? What vitamins might I be lack...

Body feels cold after exercise? Recently, after doing an hour of aerobic dance, I was drenched in sweat and felt like I had exercised sufficiently. However, strangely, my body felt cold, even though I had the air conditioning on, which shouldn't cause such a reaction. Additi...

Obesity in Vegetarian Women During Menopause Occasionally, there is swelling in the feet, and urine output is low. I have previously taken hormone medications.

Peripheral vascular disease of the left calf? Hello Dr. Zhong, as you mentioned earlier, my grandmother indeed has vascular issues in her left calf and has undergone angiography (the results indicate vascular occlusion). However, the treatment provided by the doctors at the large...

Painful cramping in the inner left calf? Hello, my grandmother is 75 years old. Three years ago, she underwent a left knee replacement surgery. Since then, she has frequently experienced cramping pain in her left calf. During this time, she has seen many doctors, including a card...

Medications for Tachycardia Hello Doctor: Thank you very much for your detailed response regarding my mother's "pulse frequency syndrome" medication during our last inquiry. On July 15, my mother had a follow-up appointment, and the doctor prescribed "IRBESART...

Endocarditis Hello Dr. Zhong, I have a 26-year-old male friend who was recently diagnosed with bacterial endocarditis. He is currently receiving antibiotic treatment, which includes penicillin every four hours and a second-generation antibiotic every eight hours. He no longer has...

Inquiry about medication? Thank you very much for the previous explanation regarding "pulse frequency syndrome." This time, my mother visited the doctor (without any acute symptoms). The doctor prescribed three medications: IRBESARTAN (APROVEL), OXETHAZAINE & POLYMI...

If the arrhythmia has become more severe, what treatment options are available? Recently, my arrhythmia has been getting worse. Sometimes my heart beats fast and forcefully, while other times it seems to stop halfway before resuming. I especially feel tightness during heart contr...

Pulse frequency syndrome My mother is 61 years old. In August 1989, February 1991, and June 1991, she experienced episodes of heart rate exceeding 180 beats per minute. During these episodes, she had polyuria and felt as if the surrounding environment was shaking like an earthqua...

Chest pain and tightness? Hello Doctor: I am 30 years old. I remember experiencing chest pain during middle school, which occurred suddenly without warning. It felt like my heart was being stabbed, and it was very painful, causing me to stop breathing and not move. However, it on...