Chest, Cardiology FAQ - Page 7

Consultation for Test Results Dear Director, This year, my mother suffered a fracture due to a car accident. An electrocardiogram (ECG) showed abnormalities prior to surgery, and a cardiac evaluation was scheduled after the fracture surgery. I would like to request your assista...

Myocardial ischemia medication consultation? Hello Doctor, I experienced discomfort in the left side of my chest in May and June, and I underwent an electrocardiogram (ECG) and a 24-hour Holter monitor. The doctor indicated that both tests showed signs of myocardial ischemia. I a...

Myocardial perfusion imaging Hello Director Wu: I previously underwent a myocardial perfusion scan due to chest tightness and poor exercise tolerance. The results were reviewed by two doctors, both indicating mild hypoxia. However, one mentioned left anterior descending artery oc...

Electrophysiological study and cardiac catheterization? Dear Dr. He, I apologize for bothering you again. My attending physician has many patients and doesn't allow me to ask questions; they just keep checking and prescribing medication. To find peace of mind, I keep asking...

Electrophysiological study and cardiac catheterization? Dear Director He: I apologize for bothering you again. My attending physician has many patients and doesn't allow me to ask questions; they just keep checking and prescribing medications. To find peace of mind, I keep a...

Suspected increased frequency of premature contractions? Hello Doctor: Last night when I returned home, I suddenly felt a squeezing sensation in my left chest and upper abdomen, which occurred frequently. When I placed my hand on my left chest to feel my heartbeat, I noticed that...

Echocardiogram & 24-hour Holter monitor? I would like to ask the doctor to help me interpret this report, thank you. Echocardiogram Report: - 2D, M-mode, and Doppler - Cardiac chamber size/Wall thickness: - Aortic root (20-37mm): 23mm - Left anterior descending (LAD) (1...

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:...

Palpitations caused by drinking coffee? Hello Dr. Wu, I would like to ask about my coffee consumption. I usually drink coffee 3 to 5 times a week (mostly during workdays, and I typically have drip coffee or a medium latte from convenience stores). If my palpitations are caused by...

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...

24-hour Holter monitor? The 24-hour electrocardiogram report from September indicates the following conclusions: [1] Essentially sinus rhythm with a ventricular rate ranging from 48 to 123 bpm; [2] A few premature atrial contractions (PACs), including isolated ones; [4] No suprav...

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...

Chest varicose veins? Hello doctor, I would like to inquire about a 30-year-old male who has developed small, raised blood vessels about the size of two palms below the chest (approximately in the liver area). They resemble a smaller version of varicose veins and are painful when...

Acute Myocardial Infarction Hello Doctor: I was taken to Taoyuan City Hospital on August 31 due to an acute myocardial infarction. It took about 4-5 hours from the onset of the attack to the placement of the stent, during which I was fully conscious. Will the delay cause any comp...

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. ...

Cardiac pacemaker The patient had their sling removed approximately six weeks after the pacemaker implantation, but is unable to fully extend their arm. They experience pain in the upper arm and shoulder joint, often waking up at night due to the pain. During a follow-up visit, t...