Electrocardiogram, Cardiology FAQ - Page 6

Inquiry Consultation Dear Dr. He, Hello. Below is a description of my mother's symptoms: She is approximately 69 years old and has recently experienced episodes of sudden increased heart rate accompanied by elevated blood pressure. Her usual heart rate is around 60 beats pe...

Sudden increase in heart rate? Hello Doctor, in August this year, I woke up feeling chest tightness. On my way to work, my heart suddenly raced to about 150 beats per minute, accompanied by dizziness and difficulty breathing, lasting for about an hour. I went to the hospital wher...

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?

Sinoatrial block Hello, doctor. My mother recently experienced chest tightness, palpitations, headaches, hand tremors, and facial flushing, prompting her to seek medical attention. She underwent an electrocardiogram (ECG), a stress test, and an echocardiogram, all of which showed...

Electrocardiogram Issues Ordering Physician: Doctor, I had an electrocardiogram (ECG) done in the cardiology department, but the physician did not mention any abnormalities in the ECG. I have a history of arrhythmia, incomplete right bundle branch block, and right atrial enlargem...

Atrial fibrillation Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing palpitations for a long time. I underwent a 24-hour Holter monitor, and the physician mentioned that there were only a very few atrial premature contractions. However, a few nights ago, the sensation of palpitations was m...

Arrhythmia I'm sorry to hear that you've been experiencing palpitations and had to visit the emergency room again. In the car, you felt a few skipped heartbeats, but your heart rate was normal at over 70 beats per minute. You used your Apple device to measure your elect...

Consultation for examination Hello Dr. He: Recently, I experienced chest tightness and a sensation of missed heartbeats, so I visited a cardiologist. I underwent an X-ray and an electrocardiogram (ECG), and the physician said everything looked fine. I reviewed my health records, ...

Anxiety, arrhythmia, and medication issues? Hello, Director. I have a history of anxiety disorder and, with my doctor's consent, stopped my medication about a year ago. Recently, I seem to be experiencing signs of a relapse, and I have also noticed an increase in the frequen...

Anxiety, arrhythmia, and medication issues? Hello, Director. I have a history of anxiety disorder and, with my doctor's consent, I stopped taking medication about a year ago. Recently, it seems that there are signs of a relapse; I also feel that the frequency of palpitations...

Atrial fibrillation Hello Doctor, I have been troubled by palpitations for a long time. I previously underwent an echocardiogram and a 24-hour Holter monitor, which only detected a very small number of premature beats. However, two years ago, my Apple Watch alerted me to a possib...

Arrhythmia and chest tightness? Sometimes when I wake up, I experience discomfort in my heart, with a strong and rapid heartbeat. A few years ago, I had a pain in my heart that felt like it was being squeezed. I occasionally experience chest tightness and shortness of breath, esp...

PSVT examination Hello, I occasionally experience episodes during exercise where my heart suddenly feels very weak and fast, possibly around 180 beats per minute, but it feels like the blood isn't being pumped out effectively. However, the frequency of these episodes is quit...

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...

Arrhythmia Hello Doctor, since last year, I have been experiencing a feeling of tightness in my chest, as if I can't catch my breath, but this only occurs before sleep, about a few days each month. Last month, I visited a family medicine clinic where I underwent an electroca...

Palpitations with early ventricular contractions? Hello Dr. Wu, this is my examination report before changing my medication. I am currently on medication, but I still often feel my heartbeat noticeably shaking, along with chest tightness and difficulty breathing. Could you please...

Irregular sleep detected with heart rate exceeding 100 beats per minute (accompanied by echocardiogram and 24-hour electrocardiogram recording)? Hello, Doctor He. I am a patient who occasionally experiences a heart rate exceeding 100 beats per minute while sleeping. I underwent t...

Electrocardiogram Interpretation and Precautions Thank you, doctor, for taking the time to clarify my concerns. Below is the recent 24-hour electrocardiogram: Holter Report: Clinical Diagnosis: Palpitations Test Date: 2023/09/26 Analysis Date: 2023/09/27 Recording Time: 21 ...

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...