Angina, Cardiology FAQ - Page 9

Post-stent placement follow-up Hello Dr. Lee, First of all, thank you for taking the time to clarify my concerns. To avoid wasting your time, I will present my questions in order of importance. Thank you. a. Last October, I had a stent placed in the emergency department. In De...

Persistent heart pounding? Hello, Doctor! I have a history of atrial septal defect, but my heart has started to have recurrent issues. It feels like my heart is having episodes; I've been experiencing sharp chest pains for three days now, lasting almost a minute each time. T...

Concerns about physical condition after cardiac catheterization following acute myocardial infarction? Hello Doctor, On December 18, 2013, around 4:30 PM, I went to the emergency room of a hospital in northern Taiwan due to symptoms such as chest tightness and upper body weaknes...

Chest pain Hello Doctor, during the New Year, I started experiencing chest pain and tightness, occasionally accompanied by fatigue. I also feel like my heart skips a beat (this has happened three times since the New Year). However, when I measure my blood pressure and heart rate,...

Symptoms of coronary heart disease? Hello, I would like to ask if patients with stable coronary artery disease need to be hospitalized for observation? What tests are required for diagnosis? Additionally, what tests should be performed to confirm that the symptoms of coronary art...

Chest pain? Hello doctor, I would like to inquire about some issues related to the heart. In my daily life, there are times when I experience sudden sharp pain in my heart that lasts from a few seconds to a minute. It feels similar to a blockage in a pipe, and I suddenly have dif...

Arrhythmia Hello doctor, about 8 years ago I underwent catheter ablation for arrhythmia and maintained follow-up for 2 years, all of which were normal. Recently, I need to undergo a hysteroscopy that requires general intravenous anesthesia. For safety reasons, I would like to ask...

Chest tightness, ventricular premature contractions? Over the past month, I have been experiencing a feeling of heaviness in my left chest, and pressing on my chest causes pain. I went to a cardiologist, and after undergoing a chest X-ray and a resting electrocardiogram, both tes...

Chest discomfort Hello, doctor! I used to have a habit of swimming, but about six months ago, shortly after getting into the water, I began to feel discomfort in my chest. Initially, it happened in a cold water pool during the summer, and later I experienced the same sensation in...

Angina and osteoporosis? Dear Director He, Earlier this year, I underwent surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism due to severe osteoporosis and high blood calcium levels, and my calcium levels returned to normal postoperatively. I have been taking calcium supplements and vitami...

Cardiac CT scan I had an examination at Taipei Tia'an Hospital, where my diabetes physician noted that my pulse was relatively high (around 100, just under 110, but it dropped to about 80 after resting). He recommended that I undergo a cardiac evaluation. Subsequently, I und...

Shortness of breath? My grandfather underwent a cardiac catheterization a few years ago, and recently the doctor has recommended another surgery, but he does not want to proceed. What problems could arise from this decision? He has been waking up at night due to shortness of brea...

Chest tightness or chest pain? I previously experienced frequent chest tightness and dizziness, so I went to the hospital for an examination. An echocardiogram revealed that I have mitral valve prolapse. I took medication for a while, which helped a bit, but recently, in addition...

Experiencing pain in the head and neck after dinner every day? My mother has a history of stroke, coronary artery disease, and peripheral artery disease in both legs. She is currently taking antihypertensive medications, cardiac medications, and aspirin. A few years ago, she expe...

Issues with Exercise in Individuals with Mitral Valve Prolapse Doctor: Six years ago, I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse when I visited a physician. Previously, I only experienced discomfort when staying up late or drinking coffee. The pain at that time felt like a sudden...

Myocardial bridge symptoms Hello, Doctor. Four years ago, I often experienced chest tightness, so I went to Cathay General Hospital for an examination. The standard electrocardiogram (ECG) was normal, but the echocardiogram showed mitral valve prolapse. During the exercise ECG, t...

Suspected heart problem? Hello, Dr. He! I previously experienced an acute medical condition described as follows: "I first had difficulty breathing and catching my breath; there was some chest tightness accompanied by slight numbness in my hands, followed by cold sweats.&quo...

Side effects of antihypertensive medications - rash? If you are experiencing side effects such as a rash and darkening and itching of the soles of your feet and calves while taking hypertension medications like Diltiazem HCl, Aprovel FC 150mg, and Ismo-20, it is important to cons...

Is there a restriction on performing cardiac examinations within six months after balloon dilation surgery? Hello, my father has no history of heart disease but has a family history. In November 2009, he experienced chest discomfort while cycling and sought medical attention, whe...

Inquiry about heart valve disease? Hello: I previously went to the emergency room due to sudden tinnitus, where my blood pressure and heart rate were routinely measured. The nurse measured it twice, and he thought he misread it (once upon entering and once upon exiting), but it w...