Blood pressure, Cardiology FAQ

Managing Anxiety-Induced High Blood Pressure and Heart Rate: Tips for Improvement

High blood pressure and rapid heartbeat? Hello Doctor: This issue has been troubling me for a long time. I am 176 cm tall and weigh 57 kg. I do not smoke or drink, and I have a regular exercise routine with a balanced diet, avoiding fried foods. However, every time I go to the ho...

Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, if anxiety is beyond your control and is causing disruptions in your life, please seek help from a mental health specialist. Ping An Changhua Hospital cares about you.

Understanding Left Ventricular Enlargement: When to Seek Medical Advice

Left ventricular enlargement? Hello, Doctor!!! I had a labor health examination in August, and the report indicated: X-ray findings of thoracic scoliosis (approximately 5 degrees to the right), left ventricular enlargement, and aortic curvature. I am a hypertension patient and ha...

Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, this is a chronic issue and there is no need for an earlier follow-up appointment. Please inform your attending physician during your scheduled visit in November at Changhua Hospital. We care about your well-being.

Understanding Exercise ECG Abnormalities in Heart Disease Patients

Cardiac issues with abnormal exercise electrocardiogram (ECG) findings? Hello, Doctor. A year ago, during a cardiology examination with a resting electrocardiogram, I was diagnosed with myocardial ischemia. Occasionally, I experience sharp chest pain and a feeling of breathlessne...

Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, it doesn't seem like a condition caused by heart failure. Let's wait for further examinations. Ping An Changhua Hospital cares about you.

Managing Side Effects of Hypertension Medication: A Patient's Guide

Side effects of antihypertensive medications? Hello, I am inquiring on behalf of my mother, who has been experiencing unstable blood pressure recently. The doctor prescribed a new medication called Amlodipine, advising her to take half a tablet daily (each tablet is 100 mg). Afte...

Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, the levels have dropped too low. Let's pause and observe for a while. Changhua Hospital cares about you.

Understanding Your Heart Medications: Safety and Interactions Explained

Boshumai and Katie Heart. Kanken之间? I am currently taking half a tablet of Concor 1.25 mg after breakfast daily, along with Kadyum extended-release tablets, Higeron, Aspirin capsules (100 mg), Rosuvastatin, and Pantoprazole. My blood pressure has consistently remained below 140/9...

Dr. Li Han Reply:
Hello, regarding your inquiry: "I am currently taking half a tablet of Kankin 1.25 after breakfast daily, along with Kady extended-release tablets, Xigema, aspirin capsules (100 mg), Guanfitol, and Weili Zhan." "My blood pressure has consistently remained below 140...

Managing Blood Pressure Medication: Safe Discontinuation and Monitoring

Blood pressure medication withdrawal observation? Hello doctor, I am 163 cm tall and currently weigh 103 kg (I originally weighed 145 kg and have been losing weight for about 9 months). I am taking blood pressure medication, Shumai Kang enteric-coated tablets 5/20 mg (one tablet)...

Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, I agree with the physician's opinion. Additionally, applying green oil for dizziness and a feeling of fullness is not harmful, so there's no need to worry. Ping An Changhua Hospital cares about you.

Understanding Chest and Back Pain: Is Aortic Dissection a Concern?

Chest pain and back pain? Hello Doctor: I usually experience chest tightness and chest pain, but it is not severe discomfort; it simply feels like there is chest tightness and pain. I have also experienced hyperventilation and anxiety, which are usually accompanied by pain in the...

Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, the back pain feels like muscle nerve pain, and both blood pressure and heart rate are normal, which does not resemble aortic dissection. There is no need to worry. Changhua Hospital cares about you.

Cholesterol Spike: Understanding Heart Risks and Anxiety at 30

Cholesterol levels have increased significantly over the past six months? Hello Doctor: I am 30 years old and have been experiencing intermittent chest tightness, especially during emotional stress. I underwent an echocardiogram at a large hospital, which revealed symptoms of mit...

Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, total cholesterol levels fluctuating from 174 to 198 are still within the normal range and the change is not significant. There's no need to worry; the risk of myocardial infarction is low. Really, don't worry. Changhua Hospital cares about you.

Understanding Young Hypertension: Diagnosis and Testing Explained

Is this considered high blood pressure? Hello Doctor: Starting from May 5th (Friday), I began to feel that my heart sometimes beats very fast, and I have a warm, tight sensation in my left chest. On May 8th (Monday), I consulted a pulmonologist who measured my blood pressure twic...

Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, you are correct. Measuring blood pressure twice at 160-something does not definitively indicate hypertension; one cannot be diagnosed with high blood pressure based solely on two readings. This condition requires lifelong medication, and not resting beforehand can affect b...

Understanding Dizziness Before Leaving Work: Heart Health Insights

Dizziness before the end of the workday? Hello, Doctor. After work yesterday, I returned home and felt a bit of heaviness in my head, but it wasn't dizziness yet (I started feeling this around 4:30 PM while working, and it was very hot today). My balance while walking was st...

Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, acute dizziness is not necessarily related to blood pressure. It is advisable to consult a neurologist or an otolaryngologist for examination. Changhua Hospital cares about your well-being.

Understanding Sudden High Blood Pressure: Causes and Concerns

Sudden increase in blood pressure? Hello, Doctor. I have some questions to ask you. I apologize for not being able to recall some of my blood pressure readings clearly, so I can only provide approximate numbers. On the morning of April 29th at around 10:30 AM, my blood pressure w...

Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, any discomfort in the body can lead to unstable blood pressure. However, it is difficult to say that one has hypertension solely based on short-term blood pressure abnormalities. It is possible that the fluctuations are due to factors such as tooth extraction, and it may b...

Understanding Blood Pressure Changes with Increased Exercise and Lifestyle

Regarding blood pressure control? Hello, Doctor: I am currently taking one tablet each of Lercanidipine and Amlodipine, and my blood pressure has been consistently controlled at around 135/80 in the morning and below 130/80 in the evening. However, recently, for about a week, I h...

Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, measuring blood pressure this way will be accurate without any issues. Changhua Hospital cares about you.

Understanding Tinnitus, Hypertension, and Tongue Deviations in Women

Tinnitus, hypertension, and deviation of the tongue root? Hello Doctor: My mother is 53 years old and has been experiencing long-term tinnitus, a deviation of the tongue root, and hand numbness. Occasionally, her blood pressure spikes to over 200 at night, and she feels discomfor...

Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, you can schedule an appointment with the cardiology department or another specialty, but the symptoms do not seem to be related to cardiology. Changhua Hospital is concerned about your well-being.

Understanding Abnormal Exercise ECG Results: What You Need to Know

Abnormal results in exercise electrocardiogram (ECG)? Hello Doctor, I am 30 years old and have been experiencing intermittent chest tightness, especially during emotional stress. I do not smoke or drink alcohol, and my comprehensive health check last November showed no signs of...

Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, please don't be anxious. 1. There will be no discomfort during the cardiac CT scan, so don't worry. 2. It is recommended to print out the exercise electrocardiogram and consult with other cardiologists. 3. The exercise electrocardiogram may have false positiv...

Understanding Sleep-Related Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Fluctuations

Sleep center tachycardia and elevated blood pressure? Hello, Doctor. I have trouble sleeping and often wake up multiple times during the night. I take half a tablet of Candesartan (5 mg) and half a tablet of Doxazosin (160 mg) daily for my hypertension. My blood pressure at home ...

Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, you may be experiencing symptoms of respiratory arrest or having dreams at night or waking up during the night. It is advisable to arrange a 24-hour electrocardiogram to first understand if there are any arrhythmias. You might also consider taking half a tablet of Concan (...

Understanding Elevated Heart Rate: Causes and Concerns for Patients

Unexplained increase in heart rate? Hello Doctor, this morning I measured my blood pressure and found my heart rate spiked to 103. Since I had to go to the hospital for a gastroenterology appointment, I measured it again there, and the first reading showed a heart rate of 117. Af...

Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, accidentally swallowing water used for rinsing your mouth is not a concern. The risk of endocarditis is actually very low and is unrelated to what you swallowed. The increase in heart rate to 103-117 beats per minute is likely related to your tendency to feel anxious and i...

Understanding Complete Right Bundle Branch Block: Risks and Management

Complete right bundle branch block? During a health check, I discovered that I have arrhythmia (complete right bundle branch block). Is this serious? My blood pressure tends to be around 120-135. What should I pay attention to for prevention? I have a habit of exercising, but I d...

Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, there's no need for concern; just observe and no treatment is necessary. Changhua Hospital cares about you.

Understanding Heart Issues: When to Seek Medical Attention for Symptoms

Cardiac issues Hello Doctor: When I was five years old, I underwent a cardiac catheterization procedure due to a suspected atrial defect. However, I haven't had a follow-up appointment in about ten years. Recently, over the past year or two, I've been experiencing sharp...

Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, it may not necessarily be related to the heart, but if you are still experiencing discomfort, it is advisable to seek medical attention for further evaluation. Changhua Hospital cares about your well-being.

Breathing Difficulties and Fainting: Understanding Cardiovascular Issues

Shortness of breath and fainting? Hello, for the past couple of years, I have been experiencing this condition every two to three months. It feels very much like a muscle cramp. This time, while riding my bike, I suddenly had a spasm in my right chest area extending to my right s...

Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, you are advised to see a psychiatrist for hyperventilation syndrome. Peace and care from Changhua Hospital.

Understanding Rapid Heartbeat and Chest Pain: A Comprehensive Guide

Palpitations are very noticeable and the heart is beating rapidly? Hello Doctor, my condition is as follows: I have a fast heartbeat and pain in the middle or left side of my chest. I can feel my heartbeat very distinctly, and my body or hands seem to pulse with my heartbeat. I a...

Dr. Li Han Reply:
Hello, based on your inquiry, "the palpitations have been present for some time," and even after consulting with a specialist, your confusion or situation has not improved. I personally believe that seeking further advice online may overlook the importance of medical ex...

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