Heart valve, Cardiology FAQ - Page 4

Infectious disease concerns and valvular heart disease issues? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about undergoing a cardiac ultrasound. If there is a skin abrasion on my body and the technician's gloved hand touches it, is there a possibility of disease transmission, such a...

Respiratory issues - nocturnal shortness of breath? Hello, Doctor He. I would like to ask you: I have noticed that during my sleep at night, my breathing rate seems to be shorter than that of most people, with inhalation lasting about 1 second and exhalation about 1.5 seconds. To...

Valvular dysfunction leading to heart failure? Hello, doctor. An elder I know has been diagnosed with heart enlargement due to valve dysfunction, which has caused difficulty in breathing. While waiting for surgery, their condition worsened, leading to heart failure, pulmonary ede...

Congenital aortic trileaflet valve anomaly Hello Doctor, I have a congenital abnormality of the aortic trileaflet valve, specifically an underdeveloped tricuspid valve, which leads to incomplete closure and results in a heart murmur. However, I have not experienced any palpitatio...

Tricuspid valve insufficiency Hello Dr. He: I would like to ask what symptoms are associated with tricuspid regurgitation? I have undergone an echocardiogram, and the doctor mentioned that there is a 15% backward flow of blood. I do not understand what this means, but I was told ...

The issue of timely medical attention for heart conditions? Hello, Doctor: I apologize for interrupting you during your busy schedule. I would like to ask about some recent symptoms I've been experiencing, including angina, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and dizziness...

Mitral valve prolapse Dear Doctor: I have been feeling more anxious over the past three months, with a rapid heartbeat, reaching up to around 110 beats per minute at its highest. I experienced a sensation of shortness of breath once, feeling as if I was about to die. The doctor m...

Mitral valve prolapse I would like to ask the doctor, five years ago I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse due to symptoms of chest tightness. I want to know if engaging in high-intensity aerobic exercises and spinning for an extended period of time will increase the burden ...

Cardiac surgery resulted in narrowing of the blood vessels in the right leg? Hello, doctor. I underwent minimally invasive heart valve repair surgery in May of this year, and there is a wound in my right groin area from where they established extracorporeal circulation. Since the...

Side effects of Kankun? Hello Dr. He: Three years ago, I experienced a rupture of the chordae tendineae of my mitral valve and underwent minimally invasive surgical repair (not replacement). Since the repair could not restore full function, I need to take 1.25 mg of Concor (Bisop...

During rest, there may be sudden shortness of breath? Sometimes when I sit on the couch to rest, I suddenly experience chest pain, as if someone is striking my heart, along with difficulty breathing, similar to how I feel after running. At times, I also feel my heart racing, and ...

Pulmonary artery systolic pressure and impaired left ventricular diastolic relaxation? Hello, Director. I recently sought medical attention due to respiratory wheezing, and my lung function was diagnosed with asthma, confirmed by MAST testing for allergies. After using medication...

Left valve elongation? The left valve is much longer than that of an average person. I've heard that having a long left valve can make it difficult to live past the age of 40 to 60?

Left valve elongation..? Hello doctor, I have been told that having an elongated mitral valve means I might not live past 40 to 60 years old. Is there any medical basis for this?

Left valve elongation Hello, doctor. I'm very worried, so I have a lot of questions. I apologize for bothering you. I had a chest X-ray due to excessive phlegm, which revealed an enlarged heart. I then consulted a cardiologist who arranged for an echocardiogram. After the ul...

Cardiac issues The cardiologist told me that my heart valves are much thicker than normal... I need to return for an echocardiogram every three years to monitor for any deterioration... No medication treatment has been prescribed! What happens if the heart valves become significa...

Chest X-ray issues? Hello doctor, may I ask if a longer heart valve would result in a larger heart size on a chest X-ray? Thank you for your professional response.

Valve elongation Is having elongated heart valves (without any abnormalities) affected by pressure, stress, and lack of sleep? Can these factors worsen the elongation of the heart valves? How can we prevent further elongation of the heart valves?

Cardiac issues Two years ago, a chest X-ray at school revealed an abnormality in my heart. After consulting a doctor, an electrocardiogram was performed, and the doctor mentioned that my left heart valve was prolapsed. I was not prescribed any medication and was not asked to retu...

Coagulation index Hello Doctor: Due to rheumatic heart disease causing mitral valve stenosis, I underwent balloon valvuloplasty at the end of last year, and I currently have follow-up appointments every three months at Taipei Veterans General Hospital. A friend recommended a heal...