Blood pressure, Cardiology FAQ - Page 18

Recently, my blood pressure readings have been significantly higher than before? Hello Doctor: Recently, I measured my blood pressure at home and was surprised to find it significantly higher than before, which made me a bit anxious. During the summer of this year, my blood press...

Is further examination necessary? Since November 2nd, I have experienced chest tightness and an increased heart rate. I went to a clinic where an electrocardiogram (ECG) indicated a heart issue, leading to a referral to the emergency department. However, blood tests, X-rays, and ...

Arrhythmia? Autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello doctor, about 2-3 years ago, I started experiencing symptoms of chest tightness and palpitations, so I consulted a cardiologist. I underwent a 24-hour Holter monitor, an exercise stress test, and an echocardiogram, but no is...

Post-cardiac catheterization? Hello Doctor: On November 21, I underwent cardiac catheterization and had two stents placed. The reason for the stent placement was that during a health check, a 70% stenosis was found in the left anterior descending coronary artery, although I did n...

Palpitations, shortness of breath, and diarrhea? Hello Dr. Wu, Since May, I have been experiencing hyperventilation and arrhythmia with blood pressure readings of 140/9X. I underwent several ECGs in May, which showed abnormal results at times and normal results at others. A card...

Bradycardia with a heart rate of approximately 38-45 beats per minute? I am currently 69 years old and have issues with hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia. I am currently taking 2 mg of Clonidine and Diovan daily, and my blood pressure is well controlled (I was also ta...

Is the blood pressure normal? The father measured his blood pressure in the morning at 136/76/111. Due to a previous mild stroke, he had a follow-up appointment at the hospital. However, when he measured his blood pressure at home in the evening, it was 95/68/98. Is this normal, ...

Issues with Hypertension Medications My mother is in her 70s and has been taking antihypertensive medication for nearly a year. Recently, she often feels dizzy, and her heart rate, which has always been slow, has recently dropped below 45. Last week during a follow-up visit, her ...

Having undergone two catheter ablation procedures for arrhythmia last year, is it possible to be very sensitive to significant temperature changes? Hello Doctor: I have some questions regarding arrhythmia. In 2015, a CT scan revealed calcified plaques in the proximal segment of t...

Dietary Restrictions for Hypertension I am 46 years old and had stable normal blood pressure a year ago. I have quit smoking for 18 months. Due to a weight loss of 6 kilograms and changes in body fat, my health has been relatively stable. However, starting last month, I began exp...

Stress and Redistribution Myocardial Perfusion Scan Report Results Dr. Huang: Hello! My mother is 70 years old and has low blood pressure (approximately 100+/60-70 mmHg; this has been her baseline). She has a history of hypercholesterolemia (most recent lab report on 9/30: total ...

Tachycardia Hello doctor, I often feel chest tightness and difficulty breathing. I previously experienced palpitations and was sent to the emergency room (at that time, my blood pressure was around 150 and my heart rate was also very fast). However, the tests including ECG, blood...

Possibility of Aortic Dissection Hello, Doctor. I do not have high blood pressure, do not smoke or drink, but I do not have a regular exercise habit. Today, I went out to exercise and attempted to do pull-ups, which I am not accustomed to. I managed to do two pull-ups and felt pa...

Emotions, blood pressure, and blood lipids? Hello Doctor: I have a habit of measuring my blood pressure regularly. My systolic pressure has consistently been below 120, but my diastolic pressure fluctuates between 80 and 90, which makes me worried that it might develop into hyper...

Hypertension Hello, doctor. My father has a family history of hypertension and is currently on medication to manage it. His systolic blood pressure has been consistently around 150, but recently it has suddenly risen to 180-200. He does not have any discomfort. Could this be due ...

Cardiac thoracic issues? Hello Doctor, I would like to inform you that I am currently 16 years old. About 4 to 6 months ago, I began experiencing chest tightness. I have seen multiple doctors and had X-rays taken, which the doctors said looked fine. Later, I went to a pediatric c...

Kanken withdrawal Hello, I am a patient with hypertension and diabetes. I have been on medication for a long time, and one of my blood pressure medications is Concor (bisoprolol). Due to my regular exercise routine (jogging five times a week for 35 minutes each time), my heart ra...

VPC and BNT vaccines The patient has been on antihypertensive medication for 15 years and has been continuously monitored at Hospital A. The original prescription included Metoprolol and Tenormin 25mg, which was changed to Concor 2.5mg a year and a half ago, maintaining stable co...

Arrhythmia after exercise As a dialysis patient, I often experience palpitations. After undergoing an examination by a cardiologist, I was diagnosed with atrial premature contractions and prescribed rhythm control medication along with anti-anxiety medication. After exercising, I...

Issues with Hypertension Medications It seems that your autonomic nervous system is disrupted due to menopause, which has led to issues such as tachycardia and elevated blood pressure. You have also been experiencing anxiety. At home, your blood pressure typically ranges from 120...