Understanding Aortic Regurgitation: Symptoms and Health Implications
Heart valve issues Hello Dr. Zhong, I would like to ask you about the effects of aortic regurgitation on the body. I was hospitalized for a month due to bacterial endocarditis after catching a cold on April 21, and I was diagnosed with moderate regurgitation on May 23. Sometime...
Dr. Zhong Yuxun Reply:
Hello! You have been diagnosed with bacterial endocarditis affecting the aortic valve, complicated by moderate aortic regurgitation. This is a more complicated condition; moderate blood backflow may present some symptoms, and you might consider discussing medication options with ...[Read More] Understanding Aortic Regurgitation: Symptoms and Health Implications
Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Medical Attention
Chest pain? Doctor, I would like to ask, last night while sleeping on my side, I felt discomfort in my left chest when breathing, and it felt like my breathing was not very smooth. I have not felt well all day today, often needing to take deep breaths, and I experience sharp pain...
Dr. Zhong Yuxun Reply:
Dear A-Jing, According to the letter, you should promptly visit the hospital for an examination. The physician will determine whether a chest X-ray or an electrocardiogram (ECG) is necessary for further treatment. Wishing you and your family peace and happiness, Dr. Chung Y...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Heart Symptoms: When to Seek Further Medical Advice
Please, doctor..? Hello, doctor. I am 24 years old. I often exercise (since childhood). I do not have high blood pressure (I had slightly elevated blood pressure in the past, but it is normal now). I suspected I had heart disease two years ago. After a vigorous workout, I experie...
Dr. Chen Guifeng Reply:
Mitral valve prolapse is usually just a constitutional condition and does not cause discomfort. Symptoms such as chest tightness, chest pain, shortness of breath, and feelings of asthma typically occur only during periods of high psychological stress, excessive tension, fatigue, ...[Read More] Understanding Heart Symptoms: When to Seek Further Medical Advice
Understanding Myocardial Infarction: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Myocardial infarction What kind of disease is this? Is it hereditary? What are the symptoms when affected? Can it be prevented? Thank you!
Dr. Huang Guosheng Reply:
Hello: Myocardial infarction refers to the ischemic necrosis of myocardial cells, usually caused by the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, which prevents adequate blood supply to the heart muscle, leading to cell death. Symptoms of myocardial infarction include chest...[Read More] Understanding Myocardial Infarction: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Understanding the Clinical Significance of Bradycardia in Endocarditis Patients
Endocarditis Hello Dr. Zhong, I have a 26-year-old male friend who was recently diagnosed with bacterial endocarditis. He is currently receiving antibiotic treatment, which includes penicillin every four hours and a second-generation antibiotic every eight hours. He no longer has...
Dr. Zhong Yuxun Reply:
Hello, Xiaobao: Even in healthy individuals, the heart rate during deep sleep can be significantly slower than when awake, sometimes dropping to 30 to 40 beats per minute. This is due to the body being in a resting state and is considered a normal phenomenon, typically without an...[Read More] Understanding the Clinical Significance of Bradycardia in Endocarditis Patients
Differentiating Between Mitral Valve Insufficiency and Prolapse: A Guide
How can we differentiate between mitral valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse? Dear Doctor: How can I differentiate between mitral valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse? About three to four years ago, I visited a major hospital due to tachycardia, and an echocardi...
Dr. Huang Guosheng Reply:
Hello: Mitral valve prolapse is a congenital structural abnormality of the mitral valve, which is often associated with mitral regurgitation. However, mitral valve prolapse is only one of the causes of mitral regurgitation; they are distinct conditions. Mitral valve prolapse may ...[Read More] Differentiating Between Mitral Valve Insufficiency and Prolapse: A Guide
Understanding Chest Pain and Discomfort: When to Seek Medical Help
Chest pain and tightness? Hello Doctor: I am 30 years old. I remember experiencing chest pain during middle school, which occurred suddenly without warning. It felt like my heart was being stabbed, and it was very painful, causing me to stop breathing and not move. However, it on...
Dr. Zhong Yuxun Reply:
Dear User: 1. From your letter, I understand that you have been experiencing symptoms such as chest pain, chest tightness, dizziness, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, general weakness, and nausea over the past few months. These symptoms can occur in various conditions, inc...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain and Discomfort: When to Seek Medical Help
Should I See a Cardiologist? Understanding Heart Health Concerns
Should I see a cardiologist? Dear Dr. Zhong, I would like to ask you a question. I am 165 cm tall and weigh 73 kg. Last year, I was diagnosed with hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia. After taking lipid-lowering medication for three months, I stopped for two months, and my choleste...
Dr. Zhong Yuxun Reply:
Dear Ms. Snoopy, Your letter indicates that your situation is quite complex. At 23 years old, with a height of 165 cm and a weight of 73 kg, you are clearly overweight. Being overweight can lead to numerous issues, including hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, and fatty liver, which ...[Read More] Should I See a Cardiologist? Understanding Heart Health Concerns
Do You Need Lifelong Medication for Mitral Valve Prolapse?
Do patients with mitral valve prolapse need to take medication long-term? I have mitral valve prolapse, and I have fainted 3 to 4 times in a year. I often experience vague chest pain, palpitations, rapid heartbeat, arrhythmia, a feeling of tightness in the chest, dizziness, short...
Dr. Chen Guifeng Reply:
Mitral valve prolapse is often associated with autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Symptoms may arise in the presence of factors such as stress, emotional instability, or excessive fatigue. Generally, medication is used for symptomatic treatment; however, if the symptoms are no...[Read More] Do You Need Lifelong Medication for Mitral Valve Prolapse?
Understanding Mitral Valve Prolapse in Children: Symptoms, Treatment, and Management
Mitral valve prolapse Hello, my son is 11 years old this year, in the fourth grade. Recently, during a school health check, an abnormal electrocardiogram was found. He later went to Zhongxiao Hospital for a follow-up and was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse and some obstructi...
Dr. Chen Guifeng Reply:
Based on the description, it should be classified as mitral valve prolapse syndrome. The heart primarily has two conduction pathways on the left and right sides, with right bundle branch block being a common occurrence that does not affect cardiac physiological function. Mitral v...[Read More] Understanding Mitral Valve Prolapse in Children: Symptoms, Treatment, and Management
Improving Heart Health: Insights on Congenital Heart Conditions and Exercise
What can be improved? My girlfriend and I have been in love for many years, and I recently learned that she has a congenital benign heart condition. It was quite severe around the time she was in the ninth grade, with episodes occurring very regularly (every Saturday morning). Ho...
Dr. Huang Guosheng Reply:
Reply to Mr. Chang: Hello, regarding your girlfriend's issues: First, concerning the mild mitral valve prolapse with tricuspid and pulmonary valve regurgitation, there is generally no significant impact on exercise or daily life. However, mitral valve prolapse may cause disc...[Read More] Improving Heart Health: Insights on Congenital Heart Conditions and Exercise
Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and Connections to Underlying Conditions
Chest pain Doctor, could you please explain the causes of chest pain? The pain often occurs after fatigue from work and is felt on both sides of the chest. The patient has a history of elevated uric acid, hepatitis, and has accumulated a significant amount of dust in the lungs. C...
Dr. Chen Jili Reply:
There are many causes of chest pain, ranging from gastroesophageal reflux, neuropathic pain, musculoskeletal pain to cardiac pain. Angina is often related to physical activity, and clinicians typically need to consider risk factors such as smoking and high cholesterol levels. An ...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and Connections to Underlying Conditions