Blood test, Cardiology FAQ - Page 18

Could you please provide the health check report? Hello doctor, my mother is 53 years old. This is her health check report regarding her blood work. Please help me understand the results: WBC 6300, RBC 4.39, Hb 11.7, HCT 35.7, MCV 81.3, MCH 26.7, MCHC 32.8, PLT 218. The stool occ...

Concerns about long-term medication for arrhythmia? Hello Doctor: Recently, I experienced a twitching sensation in my chest that startled me, almost like my heart was suddenly being "tweaked." During these episodes, I checked my wrist pulse, and I noticed that my pulse ...

Dizziness, palpitations, weakness in the arms, and tremors? Hello, in the past two to three weeks, I have been experiencing occasional palpitations, shoulder pain and weakness in my arms, a sensation of a foreign body in my throat, and episodes resembling dizziness (sudden moment...

Cardiac Issues and Anxiety Disorders Hello Doctor: Recently, my anxiety disorder has become very severe. I often feel discomfort in my left chest, difficulty breathing, and symptoms of hyperventilation. Because of this, I have been sent to the emergency room. I previously underwe...

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...

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...

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...

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...

After experiencing a rapid heartbeat, I went to the hospital for an examination and was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse? Hello doctor, on the 9th, while I was having lunch at a restaurant, I suddenly felt my heart racing, and my limbs felt weak. I was immediately taken to th...

Chest pain with a cold? Hello, I am currently 16 years old. Last winter, I had a cold and experienced symptoms of chest pain, along with my entire left arm feeling numb and my little finger and ring finger being tingly. I also had some chest tightness and an unusual heartbeat. La...

Regarding blood tests? Hello doctor, I would like to ask if there are any issues with my blood test results from my military service medical examination: White Blood Cell (WBC); 7.78 x 10^3/µL, Red Blood Cell (RBC); 6.69 x 10^6/µL, Hemoglobin (Hb); 13.5 g/dL, Hematocrit; 41.2%, M...

Is it angina? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you about experiencing chest tightness and shortness of breath when trying to sleep at night. This often occurs at night and is accompanied by feelings of nausea and vomiting, as well as arm pain and numbness. I have previously con...

Occasionally, there is a missed heartbeat? Hello, Doctor He. I would like to ask you a question. Starting this month, I have occasionally felt a missed heartbeat, where the next beat comes a bit slower and stronger, and I can feel a thump in my chest. This happens about 4 to 5 ti...

Arrhythmia Blood Pressure Hello Doctor: I have issues with arrhythmia and elevated blood pressure. I previously took antihypertensive medication for a month but felt uncomfortable, so my doctor advised me to improve my diet and habits regarding alcohol and smoking. After stopping...

Issues Related to Stent Placement After Coronary Bypass Surgery Hello Doctor: My mother underwent coronary artery bypass surgery in October 2014. Recently, during myocardial perfusion scans at two major hospitals, the doctors indicated that there is an issue with cardiac hypoxia ...

Pain in the left chest and central chest occasionally? Hello Doctor, I am 170 cm tall and weigh 57 kg. I usually have a late sleep schedule and I have a habit of dancing. I also smoke. Sometimes I experience pain in my left chest, but it does not hurt when I take deep breaths. In...

After sitting for twenty minutes, my whole body feels numb, and at night when I sleep, my heart beats very fast and forcefully? On January 3rd at 4 PM, while sitting at my desk at work, I suddenly experienced a sharp pain in my heart, followed by numbness in my face, chest, and l...

Problems After Atrial Fibrillation Hello Doctor, about two months ago, after some labor, I experienced intense heart palpitations and shortness of breath while resting. After resting, I felt somewhat relieved, but later that night, I also had gastrointestinal discomfort and diffi...

How to differentiate the causes of arrhythmia? Hello Doctor, since March of this year, I have been experiencing palpitations at work, accompanied by chest tightness, shortness of breath, and a sensation of a foreign body in my throat. After visiting the hospital for examination, ...

Long-term feelings of head heaviness (a dull sensation in the brain) can impact daily life? During my student years (from 1995 to 2005), I experienced several episodes of sudden dizziness. While standing, I would suddenly feel dizzy (not necessarily after standing up from a squat...