Understanding Heart Tightness: Symptoms, Causes, and Concerns
Cardiac issues - Cardiac constriction In the past two weeks, I have occasionally experienced a sensation in my heart, as if it is suddenly being squeezed by someone and then quickly released, lasting about 1 to 2 seconds. It feels like my heart is suddenly constricting, and this ...
Dr. Wu Xueming Reply:
1. Chest discomfort can be categorized as cardiac and non-cardiac. Cardiac discomfort, commonly referred to as angina, typically has the following characteristics: 1. It lasts for several minutes (2-10 minutes), is described as pressure or tightness, and may cause shortness of br...[Read More] Understanding Heart Tightness: Symptoms, Causes, and Concerns
Breathing Difficulties, Dizziness, and Chest Pain While Biking: What to Know
Difficulty breathing, dizziness, and chest pain while cycling? Hello, Doctor. I love cycling, and I used to be fine, but recently I've been experiencing some issues. I'm not sure if it's due to a lack of exercise, the UBike, air quality, or the heat. During my rece...
Dr. Wu Xueming Reply:
1. Chest pain can be classified as cardiac or non-cardiac. Cardiac chest pain, commonly known as angina, typically has the following characteristics: 1. It lasts for several minutes (2-10 minutes), is described as pressure or tightness, and may feel like an elephant sitting on th...[Read More] Breathing Difficulties, Dizziness, and Chest Pain While Biking: What to Know
Understanding Heart Health: Key Questions About Your Cardiovascular Checkup
Health Checkup Report Consultation Hello, Doctor. I have a few questions to ask. During a recent mountain climbing trip, I felt unwell, and the tour guide noticed that my blood oxygen level was low and my heart rate was high, suggesting that I go to the hospital for an examinatio...
Dr. Wu Xueming Reply:
1. Chest pain can be classified as cardiac or non-cardiac. Cardiac chest pain, commonly known as angina, typically has the following characteristics: 1. It lasts for several minutes (2-10 minutes), is described as pressure-like, and may cause shortness of breath (like an elephant...[Read More] Understanding Heart Health: Key Questions About Your Cardiovascular Checkup
Understanding Heart Palpitations: Causes and When to Seek Help
Cardiac issues Hello Doctor, I have recently been experiencing strong heartbeats while lying down at night, accompanied by a feeling of chest tightness. I also feel a pulling sensation in my chest that is somewhat painful, which seems to coincide with my heartbeat, and I can hear...
Dr. Wu Xueming Reply:
Chest pain can be classified as either cardiac or non-cardiac. Cardiac chest pain, commonly known as angina, typically has the following characteristics: 1. It lasts for several minutes (2-10 minutes), is described as pressure or tightness, and may cause shortness of breath (like...[Read More] Understanding Heart Palpitations: Causes and When to Seek Help
Should I Undergo Cardiac Catheterization for Arrhythmia Symptoms?
Is it advisable to perform a cardiac catheterization for arrhythmia suspected to be caused by angina? Hello Doctor: I am a patient with antiphospholipid syndrome. I was diagnosed with optic nerve disc narrowing in April last year, and in August, I experienced central retinal vein...
Dr. Wu Xueming Reply:
"Ventricular premature contractions" (VPCs) are irregular heartbeats that occur when the ventricles contract on their own before receiving signals from the normal cardiac conduction system, representing a type of arrhythmia. If an echocardiogram shows normal cardiac fun...[Read More] Should I Undergo Cardiac Catheterization for Arrhythmia Symptoms?
Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath, and Sweating: When to Seek Help?
Back pain, chest tightness, sweating, and shortness of breath? Hello, doctor: Yesterday, I experienced sudden pain on the left side of my back, followed by chest tightness, shortness of breath, and sweating. These symptoms lasted for about 20 to 30 minutes and then disappeared. S...
Dr. Wu Xueming Reply:
Chest pain can be categorized into cardiac and non-cardiac types. Cardiac chest pain, commonly known as angina, typically has the following characteristics: 1. It lasts for several minutes (2-10 minutes), is described as pressure or tightness, and may cause shortness of breath (l...[Read More] Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath, and Sweating: When to Seek Help?
Understanding Incomplete Right Bundle Branch Block and Its Impact on Judo Training
Incomplete right bundle branch block I usually practice judo, and currently, I have pain in my right chest, but it doesn't hurt all day. An orthopedic doctor said it is caused by a cervical vertebra pressing on a nerve, and it won't affect my breathing or daily activiti...
Dr. Lin Jixiong Reply:
Incomplete right bundle branch block generally does not present with significant clinical symptoms, so treatment is not necessary. Patients with accompanying symptoms often exhibit clinical manifestations of underlying diseases, which require treatment of the primary condition. C...[Read More] Understanding Incomplete Right Bundle Branch Block and Its Impact on Judo Training
Understanding Rapid Heartbeat: Causes and Solutions for Young Adults
Tachycardia Hello, doctor. I am currently 19 years old and have autonomic nervous system dysfunction and panic disorder. Before experiencing these symptoms, my heart rate was 85 beats per minute, but now during a panic attack, I experience palpitations, and my heart rate can incr...
Dr. Lin Jixiong Reply:
Tachycardia, defined as a heart rate exceeding 100 beats per minute, is often referred to as "sinus tachycardia" and is usually benign. Factors such as stress, consumption of tea, alcohol, tobacco, coffee, hyperthyroidism, or heightened sympathetic or vagal nerve activi...[Read More] Understanding Rapid Heartbeat: Causes and Solutions for Young Adults
Understanding Unexplained Limb Pain: Circulation or Nerve Issues?
Sore feet and sore hands? In the past two months, I have been experiencing unexplained weakness and soreness in my arms and legs (feeling soreness in my hands radiating from my heart while sitting, and soreness in my legs while walking). Doctor, do you think this is a blood circu...
Dr. Huang Yinghe Reply:
Hello: The symptoms of leg and arm weakness, as you mentioned, are indeed related to blood circulation or nerve issues. However, it is still necessary to conduct examinations for proper diagnosis. For instance, an electrocardiogram (ECG) and cardiac enzyme blood tests are common ...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Limb Pain: Circulation or Nerve Issues?
Understanding Myocardial Perfusion Scans and 24-Hour ECG Results
Myocardial perfusion tomography and 24-hour electrocardiogram? Dear Director: I would like to request your interpretation of the following two reports: (1) Myocardial Perfusion Tomography: IMP: The study suggests possible myocardial ischemia in the lateral wall of the left ve...
Dr. Huang Yinghe Reply:
Dear Mr. Wang Zhenyu, thank you for your inquiry. Myocardial perfusion imaging is a type of nuclear medicine examination that uses radioactive isotopes injected into the body to assess blood flow to the myocardium. During the test, medications are administered to dilate the coron...[Read More] Understanding Myocardial Perfusion Scans and 24-Hour ECG Results
Understanding 24-Hour Holter Monitoring: Key Insights and Findings
24-hour Holter monitor? Dear Director: I am the patient who asked you about the myocardial perfusion tomography and 24-hour electrocardiogram report two days ago. Since the previous 24-hour electrocardiogram only included the conclusion and omitted the details, I am providing the...
Dr. Huang Yinghe Reply:
Dear Mr. Wang Zhenyu, thank you for your inquiry. Myocardial perfusion imaging is a type of nuclear medicine examination that uses radioactive isotopes injected into the body to assess blood flow to the myocardium. During the test, medications are administered to induce vasodilat...[Read More] Understanding 24-Hour Holter Monitoring: Key Insights and Findings
Understanding Chest Tightness and Palpitations: Is It Anxiety or Heart Disease?
Chest tightness autonomic nervous system disorder? Hello, Director. Recently, I have been experiencing persistent chest tightness and palpitations for the past month, especially while sitting at my office desk. At times, it becomes so severe that I struggle to breathe and need to...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, this is a typical symptom of autonomic nervous system disorder. The CTA is normal, so there is no need to perform an exercise ECG. Taking Xanax will help alleviate chest tightness and palpitations. It is advisable to take Xanax and Inderal before work, and you may consider...[Read More] Understanding Chest Tightness and Palpitations: Is It Anxiety or Heart Disease?
Chronic Left Chest and Back Pain: Heart Issues or Acid Reflux?
Chronic pain in the left chest, left back, and left armpit? Hello doctor, I am 34 years old and weigh 135 kilograms. For the past five years, I have been experiencing pain in my left chest, left back, and left armpit. The pain is persistent, and sometimes it is accompanied by sho...
Dr. Bai Xiyan Reply:
The response to the chest pain inquiry from an online user is as follows: 1. Chest pain can arise from various locations and may include conditions such as angina pectoris, aortic dissection, pericarditis, pulmonary embolism, mitral valve prolapse, pleuritis, myositis, neuralgi...[Read More] Chronic Left Chest and Back Pain: Heart Issues or Acid Reflux?
Understanding Heart Pain: Is It a Serious Condition?
Chest pain? Last week, after finishing a meal, I brushed my teeth and suddenly felt a sharp pain on the left side of my chest, as if I had been stabbed with a needle. It felt strange. A week later, I experienced a similar sharp pain on the right side, so I decided to massage my c...
Dr. Bai Xiyan Reply:
Responses to the chest pain question posed by a netizen are as follows: 1. Chest pain can arise from various locations and may include conditions such as angina, aortic dissection, pericarditis, pulmonary embolism, mitral valve prolapse, pleuritis, myositis, neuralgia, gastroesop...[Read More] Understanding Heart Pain: Is It a Serious Condition?
Chest Tightness and Shortness of Breath: When Tests Come Back Normal
Chest tightness and shortness of breath, but examinations are normal? Hello Doctor: For the past five days, I have been feeling a significant pressure in my chest, as if a heavy stone is pressing down on it. Initially, it occurred occasionally, but the duration of the discomfort ...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, your heart sounds are normal, and the ultrasound, blood tests, and chest X-ray results are all normal. You are young, with no risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, or smoking, which makes the likelihood of angina or pulmonary hypertension low. You can consider doing...[Read More] Chest Tightness and Shortness of Breath: When Tests Come Back Normal
Understanding Chest Pain: When to Seek Help for Heart Issues
Is this situation something to be concerned about? Hello, Doctor: Two weeks ago, I visited a clinic due to discomfort in my chest. I underwent a resting electrocardiogram (ECG), and the physician diagnosed me with angina, indicating signs of myocardial ischemia. I was prescribed ...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, angina? It's hard to say; it seems more like it's caused by mitral valve prolapse. It's advisable to go to a major hospital for a complete examination to avoid unnecessary worry. Take care, and Changhua Hospital is concerned about you.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: When to Seek Help for Heart Issues
Understanding Heart Issues: Symptoms and Concerns About Valve Prolapse
Cardiac issues Previously, I underwent a stress echocardiogram, which was normal, and I do not have high blood pressure or thyroid issues. The echocardiogram showed mild prolapse and regurgitation of the mitral and tricuspid valves. However, recently I have been experiencing pain...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, your exercise electrocardiogram is normal, and there are no signs of hypertension, thyroid issues, or significant tricuspid valve prolapse with regurgitation. You are experiencing left shoulder pain, numbness in your hand, and some sharp pain near the left rib area. These ...[Read More] Understanding Heart Issues: Symptoms and Concerns About Valve Prolapse
Understanding Mitral Valve Prolapse: Symptoms and Concerns
Cardiac issues Hello, doctor. I was previously diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse and regurgitation, as well as tricuspid valve prolapse. Other tests, including an exercise electrocardiogram and a 24-hour Holter monitor, were normal. The doctor prescribed me a heart rhythm medi...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, the exercise electrocardiogram is normal. There is mild prolapse and regurgitation of the mitral and tricuspid valves. You are experiencing pain in the left shoulder and pulsating symptoms near the stomach, which resemble mitral valve prolapse or tendonitis, rather than he...[Read More] Understanding Mitral Valve Prolapse: Symptoms and Concerns
Understanding Chest Pain: When to Seek Cardiac Care at 21
I feel strange in my chest? Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old female. Recently, I have been experiencing pain in the center of my chest and below my left breast, as well as pain in my upper back near the shoulder blades. My hands feel numb, and sometimes I notice my heart beating ...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, the overall symptoms indicate autonomic nervous system dysfunction, possibly due to recent stress and being overly busy. There is pain in the left shoulder, numbness in the hand, and a slight stabbing pain near the left rib area. The symptoms resemble mitral valve prolapse...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: When to Seek Cardiac Care at 21
Understanding Heart Pain at 20: Causes and Concerns for Young Adults
Cardiac issues I apologize for the inconvenience, but I would like to ask a question. I am currently 20 years old and experiencing chest pain. I went to the hospital and had an electrocardiogram, but the doctor said it was normal. A subsequent echocardiogram revealed mitral valve...
Dr. Huang Yinghe Reply:
Hello: The heart is located in the center of the thoracic cavity, commonly referred to as the epigastric region. Typical heart pain often presents as a pressure-like discomfort in the epigastric area, similar to the sensation of a heavy weight pressing down. Sometimes, this pain ...[Read More] Understanding Heart Pain at 20: Causes and Concerns for Young Adults