Dizziness, Cardiology FAQ - Page 7

Please have the physician review what the exercise electrocardiogram report reveals? Purpose: 1. (V) Diagnosis; 2. ( ) Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA); 3. ( ) Percutaneous Transmitral Valvuloplasty (PTMV); 4. ( ) Medications; 5. ( ) Coronary Artery Bypass Gr...

Tongue numbness and blood pressure? Hello, I would like to consult a doctor. I have been experiencing tongue numbness for a year. Since May of last year, I sometimes have unilateral tongue edge numbness and pain, and at other times, my entire tongue feels numb with a burning sens...

Echocardiogram Dear Director/Physician, Since the end of April until early June, I have been experiencing persistent palpitations and shortness of breath. Previously, I would occasionally feel my heart racing, but resting would alleviate the discomfort. Over the past month, I ha...

Issues with Hypertension Medications Hello, Director Wu! I started taking blood pressure medication six years ago when my blood pressure was 145/85, and my cholesterol was high at 230, while my triglycerides were normal at 100. The doctor prescribed Amlodipine 160 mg. After that,...

Arrhythmia Hello Doctor, a year ago my examination showed only mild atrial premature contractions and mild mitral valve regurgitation. However, today while playing a game and feeling quite excited, my heart suddenly started to race, beating about five times in two seconds, thump-...

Dizziness, valvular insufficiency, transient vision loss, palpitations? Hello Doctor, I have mitral valve prolapse with regurgitation and occasionally take Inderal. Recently, I have been experiencing sudden dizziness, complete darkness in my vision, rapid heartbeat that makes me ...

Incomplete right bundle branch block Last month's health check report showed an abnormal finding of incomplete right bundle branch block, but I usually do not experience significant palpitations, chest tightness, or dizziness. I only occasionally feel like my heart skips a b...

Blood report, hypertension issues? Hello, Doctor. Below are the results of my complete blood count: 1. White Blood Cell Count: 8.60 2. Red Blood Cell Count: 4.97 3. Hemoglobin: 13.8 4. Hematocrit: 41.5 5. Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin: 33.26 6. Platelet Count: 368 Since the red b...

Palpitations are clearly felt, but the 24-hour electrocardiogram shows no abnormalities? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing noticeable skipped heartbeats and about 4-5 instances a day where my heart beats particularly hard. These symptoms have persisted for about t...

Does iron deficiency anemia lead to long-term elevated blood pressure? Medical history: In 2019, the patient underwent minimally invasive surgery for mixed internal and external hemorrhoids. Due to the nature of the work, which often requires climbing, blood pressure is monitored...

I would like to ask the doctor if this situation is serious? Hello... Recently, I experienced discomfort in my heart and underwent a cardiac stress test. The report indicates a positive result. Is this report serious? (I will have a follow-up appointment, but I tend to be anxious...

Hello, doctor... Recently, I experienced chest tightness due to heart issues, so I underwent an exercise electrocardiogram? Hello Doctor, I underwent an exercise electrocardiogram (ECG) as per the subject. Although the report is out and I have scheduled a follow-up appointment,...

Orthostatic hypotension causing syncope? Hello Director Wu, I have been experiencing postural hypotension with dizziness more noticeably than those around me, but usually, I recover after standing still for a few seconds. However, a few weeks ago, I experienced a situation where ...

Side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine? Hello Dr. Wu: I received my second dose of the BNT vaccine before the Lunar New Year and have experienced dizziness twice since then. Additionally, I have been feeling discomfort under my clavicle, primarily a sensation of pressure and pain, ...

Chest discomfort? Hello Dr. Li, I would like to inquire about three main symptoms. I apologize for the lengthy description. A few years ago, I started experiencing sudden discomfort during exercise (I could clearly feel my heart racing and pounding, along with dizziness, similar...

After receiving the COVID-19 vaccine Hello, Doctor Huang! I have a few questions for you, and I appreciate your time in answering them: Three weeks ago, I received my second dose of the BNT vaccine. A week later, I suddenly experienced palpitations in the morning, which improved ...

I would like to ask the doctor to review this report? 1. I would like to ask the physician to review these two reports regarding the degree of myocardial ischemia and myocardial perfusion: The Tl-201 myocardial perfusion SPECT scintigraphy was performed 5 minutes after intravenou...

Valvular insufficiency Hello Director Wu: I have tricuspid valve insufficiency, which the doctor said is mild. However, I occasionally feel like my heart is racing, I get easily fatigued, and I experience dizziness. In the summer, I sweat profusely and feel dizzy to the point whe...

Dizziness, heart discomfort, chest tightness or pain, and shortness of breath? Hello, doctor. I have a history of dizziness for 15 years, with symptoms including spinning sensations, tinnitus, nausea, blurred vision, shortness of breath, palpitations, and a rapid heartbeat (these...

Is there a correlation between the symptoms and mitral valve prolapse? #Frequency of Episodes: Once to three or five times a year, not consistent (it has been about 10 years since the first occurrence). #Symptoms During Episodes: Sudden onset of generalized weakness and fatigue, ...