Chest pain, Cardiology FAQ - Page 3

Could dizziness be a sign of angina? My mother is in her 80s and often experiences dizziness. She has visited a family medicine clinic and underwent an electrocardiogram (ECG) test, which came back normal. Does this mean she does not have angina?

Questions after a hospital examination? Hello Doctor: Two years ago, after receiving the vaccine, I started experiencing heart discomfort two weeks later (I was perfectly fine a week prior). My heart rate often exceeds 200 beats per minute, and my blood pressure skyrockets to ove...

Left chest pain? Hello, doctor. I have been taking Sertraline, which has caused side effects such as palpitations and high blood pressure. After starting Sertraline, I often experience body tremors that follow my heartbeat, making me live in constant fear of earthquakes. Recently...

Vascular spasm and arrhythmia? I am the gentleman who fainted on September 6. I recently underwent cardiac catheterization and electrophysiological testing. I would like to ask Dr. He: On October 12, during the cardiac catheterization, it was checked whether the blood vessels wer...

Chest tightness and increased shortness of breath after exercise compared to before? The exam was terminated at Stage 4 (10:09) due to dyspnea with angina. Max workload = 11.9 METs. Max HR: 157 bpm, 92% of MPHR. ST depression: 1.35 mm over V6 (horizontal). Hypotension: No. Other:...

Blood pressure issues I have a habit of measuring my blood pressure in the morning and evening, and it has typically been in the range of 100-120/70-90. Recently, I have been experiencing unexplained pain in my left shoulder, left chest, left arm, and armpit. The pain is quite no...

Regarding the simultaneous occurrence of leakage, nausea, cough, and wheezing? Hello, Director He. I had a stent placed in October 2013. About five months later, I began experiencing skipped beats (during times of stress), accompanied by vomiting (usually dry, but occasionally se...

Arrhythmia or myocardial infarction? Dear Dr. He, On September 6th, I went hiking and climbed about 400 meters of stairs. While resting at noon, I suddenly lost consciousness and fainted for about 3-4 minutes. At that moment, I did not feel any chest tightness, chest pain, or si...

Cardiac issues Hello: Since December of last year, I have been experiencing arrhythmia and shortness of breath. A 24-hour Holter monitor showed over 13,000 premature atrial contractions. I took Sotalol and Concor, but my discomfort did not improve. Later, I switched to Sotalol an...

Chest pain I have been experiencing left chest pain for over a year. I visited two hospitals at that time, and they both said there was no problem. Recently, I have been feeling sharp pain in my left chest when taking deep breaths, and sometimes the pain suddenly occurs in my che...

Is the report normal? Hello, please assist in interpreting the echocardiogram and exercise electrocardiogram for any abnormalities. Thank you. Normal left atrial (LA) and left ventricular (LV) size. Good LV contractility (LVEF: 77% by M-mode). Probable LV diastolic dysfunction. ...

Atrial fibrillation In May of this year, during a follow-up visit, I was diagnosed with arrhythmia, specifically paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and flutter. The doctor recommended proceeding with catheter ablation. After the follow-up in June, the treatment was adjusted to medica...

Discomfort in the heart? Hello doctor, I am 17 years old. I was previously diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia and have undergone two catheter ablation procedures (the most recent one was around 2022). The doctor mentioned that I should be fine now, but in the past six mo...

Ask the doctor some questions? I experienced sudden heart discomfort, muscle cramps, shortness of breath, and chest tightness while working on June 14. I took a leave of absence and sought medical attention immediately. I am currently continuing follow-up visits. The doctor presc...

Atrial fibrillation In May of this year, I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter (with a heart rate reaching 150-160 bpm), and I have a history of mitral valve prolapse. I have been on medication, including Dronedarone, Amiodarone, Rivaroxaban, and Bisoprolol,...

Left chest pain and left back pain? I have been experiencing chest pain since the year before last, mostly on the left side of my chest. I visited two hospitals' cardiology departments. At the first hospital, I underwent a chest X-ray and an electrocardiogram (ECG), and the ...

Could this be myocarditis? Hello, Doctor. Since August 12, I've been feeling something unusual in my throat, and starting from August 13, I developed a sore throat. After visiting a doctor and receiving medication, the sore throat subsided. However, I experienced some discom...

Abdominal distension and pain in the upper abdomen followed by discomfort in the heart the next day? Hello Doctor, I have the following symptoms: 1. One day I woke up feeling uncomfortable in my upper abdomen, with a sensation similar to chronic gastritis, experiencing a dull...

Inquiring about my exercise electrocardiogram report? Conclusion: Positive Duke Treadmill Score: +1 (Low risk: +5; Intermediate risk: +4 to -10; High risk: < -10). Pre-exercise condition NYHA Class: Class II. Chest pain: Typical angina CCS Class: Class II. Resting ECG: normal....

Chest tightness and stabbing pain, along with slight numbness in the left arm? Hello, doctor. I was recently diagnosed, and I have been experiencing occasional sharp pains in the center of my chest near the epigastric area and in my left upper back. The pain feels localized, like...