Blood pressure, Cardiology FAQ - Page 8

Sudden onset of abnormal chest pain? My father is 54 years old, 176 cm tall, and weighs 66 kg. He has a family history of hyperlipidemia, but his levels have normalized after medication. His blood pressure has always been within normal limits, and he does not smoke or drink alcoh...

Blood pressure fluctuations? Hello Doctor: My mother is 66 years old and has slightly elevated cholesterol, which she is managing with medication. Recent blood tests have been normal. Besides taking serotonin, she does not have any other diseases. However, she experiences low blo...

Back pain I'm sorry to hear that you've been feeling unwell due to stress. It sounds like you've been experiencing discomfort throughout your body, along with gastroesophageal reflux. Last Saturday, you underwent an electrocardiogram and ultrasound, which indicated...

Heart rate issues Hello, doctor. I was diagnosed today and have been experiencing a high fever of around 38 degrees Celsius. I measured my blood pressure, which is normal, but my heart rate has surged to 100 beats per minute (I don't feel unwell). My usual heart rate is arou...

Heartbeat issues Hello, doctor. I was diagnosed today and have been experiencing a high fever of around 38 degrees Celsius. I measured my blood pressure, which was normal, but my heart rate shot up to 100 beats per minute (I don't feel unwell). My usual heart rate is around ...

Regarding pulmonary artery diagnostic issues? Hello, doctor. Over a decade ago, I experienced shortness of breath while walking and consulted a cardiologist. During an echocardiogram, the doctor mentioned that I had pulmonary hypertension, but did not provide any specific diagnos...

Diastolic hypertension Hello, doctor. I have a habit of measuring my blood pressure. My systolic pressure has consistently been in the 110s or 120s, but my diastolic pressure ranges from 80 to 90, sometimes dropping to the 70s and other times rising to the 90s. In early March, I ...

The issue of slowed heart rate after taking Kankun? Hello, Director: Since the beginning of January this year, I have been experiencing ventricular premature contractions. My doctor prescribed me 5 mg of Concor, half a tablet daily, 75 mg of Plavix, and one tablet of Lipitor. I t...

Numbness and swelling in the fingers? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask if my girlfriend needs to go to the hospital for a heart examination given her current condition. Recently, her fingers have been feeling swollen and numb, affecting all four fingers on both hands except for ...

Numbness in the hands, blood pressure, electrocardiogram? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if my girlfriend needs to go to the hospital for a heart examination given the following situation. Recently, her fingers have been feeling swollen and numb, affecting all four fingers on...

Follow-up Inquiry #196108 Consultation Dear Dr. He, Thank you very much for your response and suggestions in the inquiry consultation "#196108." I would like to express my gratitude on behalf of my mother. I have some additional questions for you as follows: Q1. Recen...

Medication inquiries Dear Dr. Wu, My mother is nearly 70 years old. Over the past two months, she has experienced several episodes of sudden high blood pressure, reaching 200/100 mmHg. We have two types of antihypertensive medications at home: "Labetalol 200 mg" and &q...

Follow-up question #196144 regarding medication inquiry? Dear Dr. Wu, Thank you very much for your response and suggestions regarding the medication inquiry #196144. My mother also expresses her gratitude to you. I apologize for not explaining some aspects clearly in my previous...

Inquiry Consultation Dear Dr. He, I would like to express my gratitude for your previous guidance regarding my mother's health concerns. I have some additional questions I would like to ask you. To provide a brief overview of my mother's condition: she is 68 years old...

After taking 160 mg of De-An-Wen and 5 mg of Mai-You, my blood pressure still won't come down? Hello Doctor, my mother is 88 years old and has recently developed shingles on her face and head (she is still experiencing symptoms). Her blood pressure has skyrocketed. I have he...

Syncope. Arrhythmia? Hello, Doctor. I do not have hypertension, diabetes, or any other chronic conditions. I have mitral valve prolapse, but I am asymptomatic and not on medication. Since November of last year, I have occasionally experienced sudden dizziness lasting about 2 seco...

Electrocardiogram and other examination reports, please consult a physician for advice. Thank you! I do not have habits of smoking, drinking alcohol, or chewing betel nut. Sometimes when I sit and measure my blood pressure, my heart rate can jump to 90-100 beats per minute, and o...

Blood pressure issues? Hello, doctor. I usually take my blood pressure medication between 12 and 1 PM every day, but today I forgot and took it at 4 PM instead. What will happen as a result?

Hello Dr. Wu, I would like to ask for your help in determining if there are any areas of concern in the echocardiogram report? Due to a recent sudden increase in blood pressure, sometimes my systolic pressure spikes to 165, but when measured at home, the average is around 110 to ...

Heartbeat issues Recently, I had a check-up with a cardiologist where I underwent a standard electrocardiogram, a stress test, and an echocardiogram. The doctor indicated that I only have mitral valve prolapse and no significant issues. After that, I started engaging in higher-in...