Understanding Occasional Chest Pain: When to Worry About Heart Issues
Occasional mild chest pain? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask a question. Recently, I went to a large hospital for a cardiac ultrasound and blood tests for hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia, and there were no significant issues. However, I still occasionally experience c...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, if you frequently experience chest tightness and pain on the left side, along with tightness and pain in the left shoulder and neck, it is most commonly related to muscular or neurological issues. In modern times, many people who spend a lot of time looking down may have s...[Read More] Understanding Occasional Chest Pain: When to Worry About Heart Issues
Understanding Exercise ECG Results: What to Expect After Testing
Exercise Electrocardiogram Interpretation Hello, I have an issue with arrhythmia. Recently, I fainted suddenly, so I underwent an exercise electrocardiogram and blood tests. Aside from a cholesterol level of 190 and a fasting blood glucose level of 101, there don't seem to b...
Dr. Wu Xueming Reply:
The results of the exercise electrocardiogram need to be interpreted in conjunction with clinical symptoms indicative of cardiovascular disease, and the positive predictive value is approximately 60 to 70 percent. Therefore, additional tests are still required to determine if you...[Read More] Understanding Exercise ECG Results: What to Expect After Testing
Understanding Frequent Chest Pain in Teens with Mitral Valve Prolapse
Chest pain? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my daughter. She is 17 years old and has been experiencing occasional sharp pains in her left chest. Two years ago, she was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse, and the doctor indicated that there were no significant issues and...
Dr. Wu Xueming Reply:
Mitral valve prolapse typically does not cause such troubling symptoms. Many factors in daily life can contribute to this condition, such as emotions, stress, irregular sleep patterns, or excessive intake of caffeinated beverages. It is advisable to adjust your lifestyle and enga...[Read More] Understanding Frequent Chest Pain in Teens with Mitral Valve Prolapse
Post-Catheterization Chest Discomfort During Exercise: What to Know
Post-cardiac catheterization exercise-related chest discomfort issues? Hello, Dr. Huang! I underwent my second cardiac catheterization on August 17, where a third stent was placed. The first procedure was on August 12, during which two stents were inserted. However, during the pl...
Dr. Huang Yinghe Reply:
Hello: It is quite common to feel some chest tightness or discomfort one to two weeks after undergoing coronary angioplasty with stenting. The stent opens the blood vessel, but it takes time for the vessel to heal. As long as there is no acute embolism leading to a myocardial inf...[Read More] Post-Catheterization Chest Discomfort During Exercise: What to Know
Understanding Palpitations and Chest Pain: Heart Health Insights
Palpitations and stabbing pain? Hello Doctor, I occasionally feel my heartbeat, sometimes even when I haven't done anything strenuous, which seems to be something that normal people wouldn't notice. I also experience occasional sharp pains in my left chest, and when thi...
Dr. Wu Xueming Reply:
Due to your young age and lack of chronic diseases, your risk of developing heart disease is low. Many factors in daily life can contribute to this condition, such as emotions, stress, irregular sleep patterns, or excessive consumption of caffeinated beverages. It is advisable to...[Read More] Understanding Palpitations and Chest Pain: Heart Health Insights
Understanding Sudden Rapid Heartbeats: Causes and Relief Strategies
Sometimes the heartbeat is very fast and strong, and there is also a sensation of missed beats? Hello, doctor. Sometimes my heart suddenly beats very fast and strongly, lasting about 15 to 20 minutes. I tend to sweat profusely when I feel anxious, but there is no pain. Usually, t...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, at 19 years old, experiencing sudden episodes of rapid and forceful heartbeats may be related to anxiety. The chest pain you mentioned is quite common at this age, especially among athletes, who often perform well in sports. The likelihood of having a heart problem is low....[Read More] Understanding Sudden Rapid Heartbeats: Causes and Relief Strategies
Understanding Rapid Heartbeat and Palpitations: Causes and Relief Strategies
Sometimes the heartbeat is very fast and strong, and it feels like there is a missed beat? Hello, doctor. Sometimes my heart suddenly beats very fast and strongly, lasting about 15 to 20 minutes. I tend to sweat profusely when I feel anxious, but there is no pain. Usually, these ...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, at 19 years old, experiencing sudden episodes of a rapid and forceful heartbeat may be related to anxiety. The chest pain you mentioned is quite common at this age, especially among athletes, and your athletic performance is likely good. The chances of having a heart probl...[Read More] Understanding Rapid Heartbeat and Palpitations: Causes and Relief Strategies
Understanding Chest Pain: Is It Related to Mitral Valve Issues?
Chest tightness or chest pain? Hello doctor, I have congenital mitral valve insufficiency, I am overweight, and I have a family history of heart disease. Recently, I have been taking medication to control my high blood pressure. Over the past few days, I have been experiencing a ...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, considering your age and that you are in your puberty and growth period, occasional chest pain is quite common. Last month, your ECG and ultrasound were normal, so there's no need to worry. It's almost impossible for girls at this age to have issues like a myocar...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Is It Related to Mitral Valve Issues?
Understanding Heart Symptoms: VPC, Chest Pain, and Chronic Conditions
Cardiac Consultation Hello, Doctor. Previously, I asked you about the VPC issue, and I haven't been paying much attention to it lately. However, I've been frequently experiencing a dull ache and tingling in my left chest near the heart, and sometimes my hands feel tingl...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, I have a stabbing pain and numbness in my left chest, and sometimes my hand and buttocks also feel numb. It sounds like a nerve issue. Should I take some B vitamins to calm down the peripheral nerves? This doesn't seem related to angina or myocardial infarction. Is th...[Read More] Understanding Heart Symptoms: VPC, Chest Pain, and Chronic Conditions
Understanding Chest Pain: Is It a Sign of Heart Attack?
Myocardial infarction For the past couple of months, I have been experiencing a tight feeling in my chest muscles every day. When I do chest stretches or raise my arms, the tightness subsides. Occasionally, I feel a sharp pain near my left chest (close to the heart) and recently,...
Dr. Chen Jili Reply:
It is recommended that you visit a cardiology outpatient clinic to determine if any relevant examinations are necessary. Thank you, and wish you good health![Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Is It a Sign of Heart Attack?
Understanding Post-Procedure Heart Rhythm Changes and Caffeine Effects
Arrhythmia with tachycardia? I underwent radiofrequency ablation for arrhythmia around mid-July. When I first returned home from the hospital, my heart rate was normal, with no missed beats or tachycardia. However, recently I have been experiencing episodes where my heart beats f...
Dr. Huang Yinghe Reply:
Hello: Catheter ablation for arrhythmia treatment involves using radiofrequency energy to create heat that causes localized myocardial tissue necrosis, thereby disrupting the abnormal conduction pathways that trigger arrhythmias. During the healing process of the myocardial tissu...[Read More] Understanding Post-Procedure Heart Rhythm Changes and Caffeine Effects
Understanding Cardiac CT and Exercise ECG: Key Insights for Heart Health
Cardiac Computed Tomography and Exercise Electrocardiogram? A relative underwent a health check-up and had abnormal findings on an electrocardiogram (ECG). They went to a major hospital for further evaluation, including a computed tomography coronary angiography (CT CAG) and a st...
Dr. Wu Xueming Reply:
1. If symptoms such as chest tightness persist despite medication treatment, a cardiac catheterization may be considered. 2. A 12-minute exercise electrocardiogram has met the required exercise load for the examination. 3. Chronic ischemic heart disease, unspecified indicates the...[Read More] Understanding Cardiac CT and Exercise ECG: Key Insights for Heart Health
Understanding Chest Pain: Is It Anxiety or Heart Disease?
Frequent chest pain? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing pain in the middle of my chest for the past few weeks. I have undergone X-rays, ultrasounds, and electrocardiograms, all of which showed no abnormalities. However, sometimes the pain occurs when I change positions, and a...
Dr. Wu Xueming Reply:
Due to your young age and lack of chronic diseases, your risk of developing heart disease is low. Many factors in daily life can contribute to this situation, such as emotions, stress, irregular sleep patterns, or excessive consumption of caffeinated beverages. It is advisable to...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Is It Anxiety or Heart Disease?
Understanding Heart Palpitations: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Feeling the heartbeat? Hello, Doctor. I'm sorry for the long message, but I'm really anxious and don't know what to do. About a month ago, around midnight, my heart suddenly started beating very hard, reaching over 90 beats per minute, almost 100 (normally it'...
Dr. Wu Xueming Reply:
Due to your young age and the absence of chronic diseases, your risk of developing heart disease is low. Many factors in daily life can contribute to this situation, such as emotions, stress, irregular sleep patterns, or excessive intake of caffeinated beverages. It is advisable ...[Read More] Understanding Heart Palpitations: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Heart-Related Symptoms: Chest Pain, Dizziness, and More
Chest pain, dizziness, headache, eye coordination issues, autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Since February of this year, my body has been signaling that something is wrong. Last year, I visited a cardiologist who diagnosed me with early repolarization of the atria, which is a...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, it seems that you are experiencing discomfort due to autonomic nervous system dysregulation. You can observe the situation for now, as it does not appear to be related to heart disease. Don't worry, Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Understanding Heart-Related Symptoms: Chest Pain, Dizziness, and More
Understanding Palpitations: Causes and Concerns for Your Heart Health
Feeling of arrhythmia? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about a recent experience I've had with palpitations. It happened two days ago around 11 PM when I suddenly felt some chest pain and my heart was racing. I could clearly feel my heartbeat. At that time, I had just fini...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, you are absolutely right. Excessive worry, panic, staying up late, insomnia, and frequently being in air-conditioned rooms can lead to autonomic nervous system disorders and palpitations. It's best to first regulate your daily routine and incorporate some exercise. Ju...[Read More] Understanding Palpitations: Causes and Concerns for Your Heart Health
Understanding Myocardial Bridge: Causes of Chest Pain and Risks
Myocardial bridge chest tightness and chest pain? Hello Director He, a few weeks ago I experienced chest tightness and pain, and underwent a series of tests (including echocardiogram and nuclear medicine scan). The nuclear medicine scan revealed mild ischemia, and my attending ph...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, anyone can experience sudden cardiac death, but your risk is not higher. He mentioned that blood flow occurs to the coronary arteries during diastole, so it's fine for you to exercise normally. The likelihood of chest tightness or chest pain is higher due to MVP (mitr...[Read More] Understanding Myocardial Bridge: Causes of Chest Pain and Risks
Understanding Sudden Chest Pain: Causes and Concerns
Sudden chest pain? Around 6 PM, while lying on the sofa and scrolling through my phone, I suddenly felt a tearing pain in my left chest, especially when taking a deep breath or raising my left arm. There was no obvious point of tenderness, but sometimes when lying down, pressing ...
Dr. Wu Xueming Reply:
Due to your young age and the absence of chronic diseases, your risk of developing heart disease is low. Many factors in daily life can contribute to this situation, such as emotions, stress, and irregular sleep patterns. However, if symptoms persist, it is still advisable to vis...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Chest Pain: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Left Chest Pain: Is It a Sign of Heart Issues?
Pain on the left side of the chest with kyphosis? Hello, Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing occasional tightness and pain in my left chest, especially when bending my body (the location of the pain seems to vary each time, sometimes near the heart and other times closer t...
Dr. Wu Xueming Reply:
Due to your young age and the absence of chronic diseases, your risk of developing heart disease is low. Many factors in daily life can contribute to this situation, such as emotions, stress, irregular sleep patterns, or excessive intake of caffeinated beverages. It is advisable ...[Read More] Understanding Left Chest Pain: Is It a Sign of Heart Issues?
Understanding Occasional Left Chest Pain: Is It Heart-Related?
Occasional sharp pain and discomfort in the upper left chest? I have been exercising continuously for two weeks (including full body workouts, targeted exercises, and stretching), but in the third week, I experienced an unexplained pain in the upper left chest, so I decided to pa...
Dr. Cai Guiqin Reply:
It is recommended that you visit a cardiology outpatient clinic to determine if any relevant tests are needed. Thank you, and wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Occasional Left Chest Pain: Is It Heart-Related?