Heartbeat, Cardiology FAQ - Page 13

Blood test white blood cells Hello doctor, recently I've been experiencing episodes of rapid heartbeat and went to the hospital for an examination. The electrocardiogram and echocardiogram both indicated sinus tachycardia, but there were some issues with my blood test result...

Echocardiogram Hello Dr. Wu, I have a pre-existing issue with palpitations, and recently I've been experiencing palpitations almost every day, with my heart beating very strongly. Occasionally, I also feel chest tightness and shortness of breath. Therefore, I visited a cardi...

Mitral valve prolapse and premature ventricular contractions? Hello Doctor, I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse two years ago, but the doctor said it was mild, so I didn't pay much attention to it. However, this year, I started experiencing more frequent palpitations,...

Left chest pain? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about a recent issue I've been experiencing. Occasionally, I feel a dull pain near my heart on the left side of my chest, close to the ribcage. This discomfort varies throughout the day; sometimes it hurts all day long, sim...

After being diagnosed with COVID-19, there is a noticeable increase in heart rate? Hello, Doctor He: Last week, I felt unwell and after testing positive with a rapid test and PCR, I isolated at home for 7 days. Today is the 8th day, and I have completed my isolation. I noticed th...

Tachycardia Hello, Director. Due to chest tightness and tachycardia, I underwent emergency blood tests and an electrocardiogram, both of which showed no abnormalities. I had a myocardial perfusion study under a standardized dipyridamole stress test, which indicated (1) no signifi...

Atrial Fibrillation - Post-Cryoablation Procedure My father underwent a cryoablation procedure on Tuesday, May 17, and has been experiencing irregular heartbeats post-surgery. The frequency of these irregularities is quite high, and he has not been discharged yet. On the morning ...

Ventricular premature contraction (VPC) Hello Doctor, I started taking "Dronedarone" in December 2020 due to "ventricular premature contractions" and continued until May when I felt no significant symptoms, so I stopped the medication as per your instructions....

Palpitations? Hello Doctor: About two months ago, I suddenly started experiencing palpitations, which I feel every day. I notice it when I calm down, but not while sleeping, and I don't have any issues with insomnia. It feels like my heart skips a beat, and when I check my p...

Nocturnal heart rate Hello Doctor, I have three questions I would like to ask you. Thank you. I wore a pulse oximeter to monitor my blood oxygen levels and heart rate throughout the night. I found that I slept for about 6 hours, and my heart rate was mostly in the 60s, but there ...

When experiencing bloating, there may be a sensation of a missed heartbeat? Hello, doctor. I often experience bloating and burping, and recently I've noticed that during a burp, I occasionally feel a noticeable skipped heartbeat. The frequency of these skipped beats is about...

Cardiac issues consultation? I have been experiencing a rapid heartbeat recently, and I occasionally feel pain in my back (in the area behind the heart). I would like to ask the doctor what the possible causes could be.

Skipped heartbeat Hello Doctor: I have occasionally felt a few skipped heartbeats (lasting about three seconds), but recently the frequency has increased to about two to three times a month. However, I haven't experienced any discomfort. Should I seek medical attention or ju...

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 ...

The sensation of the body and heartbeat? Hello Doctor: Around mid-January of this year, while I was taking care of my mother in the hospital, I suddenly experienced a rapid heartbeat accompanied by chest tightness, high blood pressure, and nausea in the middle of the night. I lat...

Numbness in the legs preventing sleep? Hello, I have been experiencing persistent numbness in my feet, which has affected my ability to sleep well. Previously, I consulted a cardiologist due to issues such as palpitations, rapid heartbeat, and difficulty breathing. At that time, ...

After receiving the Moderna vaccine, there was an increase in heart rate? Hello Doctor: After receiving the second dose of the Moderna vaccine, the next day my heart rate suddenly increased to 160 beats per minute, and my blood pressure rose to 160 (normally around 110). I immedi...

Tachycardia and shortness of breath? ❗️Preliminary Description: - Palpitations have occurred irregularly for two consecutive menstrual cycles - Notably, there have been four significant episodes - Occasionally, while speaking loudly, I feel short of breath - I also experience sho...

Continuing inquiry #180345 consultation? Dear Dr. He, Thank you very much for your personal response and guidance in the inquiry consultation regarding #180345. I have understood your points. I would like to ask for your clarification on the following: Q1. You mentioned, "...

Inquiry Consultation Dear Dr. He, I previously experienced some cold-like symptoms (headache, stomach discomfort, etc.) that triggered palpitations (with noticeable symptoms such as heavy heartbeat, premature beats, and a feeling of anxiety). You advised that I should first addr...