Palpitations, Cardiology FAQ - Page 10

Complex arrhythmias and VT/VF Hello Doctor: I have a history of mitral valve prolapse, ventricular premature contractions (VPC), ventricular tachycardia (VT), ventricular fibrillation (VF), and heart failure, but no other chronic diseases. ● 2009 / 2013: I experienced temporary f...

Arrhythmia Hello, Doctor. I apologize for bothering you. Recently, I have experienced episodes at home where, after going up or down the stairs and then sitting on the sofa or doing some activities, I sometimes suddenly feel a pause in my heartbeat, which quickly returns to norma...

Arrhythmia Hello, Doctor. I apologize for bothering you. Recently, I've experienced some episodes at home where, after going up or down the stairs and then sitting on the sofa or doing other activities, I sometimes suddenly feel a pause in my heartbeat, which then returns to...

I would like to consult the director regarding issues with the echocardiogram report? My father (54 years old) recently underwent coronary angioplasty with stent placement due to 75% stenosis of the left anterior descending artery (LAD) two weeks ago. Occasionally, he experiences...

Inquiry Consultation Dear Dr. He, Hello. Early yesterday morning (12/21), I was still awake when my family suddenly called out to remind me to go to bed early. I don't know if I was startled or anxious, but I suddenly felt a heavy thump in my chest, accompanied by a slight ...

Valvular insufficiency In October of this year, mild tricuspid and pulmonary valve regurgitation was discovered, accompanied by palpitations and chest pain, as well as mild arrhythmia with a heart rate consistently above 90-100 beats per minute. The doctor prescribed antiarrhythm...

Re: Can medications cause depression? Hello Dr. Wu, I have been taking Kankun 1.25 mg, half a 100 mg aspirin every other day, and Lipitor 10 mg every other day for the past four and a half years. However, I have noticed that for some time now, I have lost interest in many things ...

Medication consultation. Heart rate issues. Drug interactions? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing heart palpitations for the past two weeks. On the first day, I had two episodes of palpitations before bed, and the next evening, I experienced several more episodes. I went to ...

Could you please clarify what you mean by "palpitations"? I have been experiencing strong heartbeats while sleeping, especially just before waking up, for the past few months. This can last for one to two hours, and I often feel my heartbeat strongly in my neck. I also ...

I'm not sure if it's a heart issue or a panic attack? Hello, I would like to ask about my previous experience of suddenly feeling my heart racing a few times, which led me to see a cardiologist. I underwent the following tests: echocardiogram and a 24-hour Holter monito...

Suspected angina pectoris? Hello, may I ask why since the beginning of this year, after receiving antihistamines from the emergency doctor, I often experience sudden heart rates exceeding 100 beats per minute? For example, when I squat down. Additionally, whenever I have heavy me...

I don't know what disease it is? I experience weakness in my heart and shortness of breath whenever I am in a relatively hot and humid environment. It feels as if something is constricting my heart, leading to difficulty breathing. There have been instances where I felt naus...

Cardiac condition after chemotherapy? Dear Dr. Wu, From March to June of this year, I underwent chemotherapy for breast cancer. Prior to the chemotherapy, my cardiac evaluation was normal. However, during my follow-up examination on October 20, the echocardiography report indica...

Feeling a heartbeat in the ear? Hello Doctor, I recently gave birth, and after my confinement period, I was diagnosed with COVID-19. After the diagnosis, I noticed that sometimes I can hear a thumping sound in my left ear that resembles my heartbeat. This usually happens when I t...

Suspected angina pectoris? Hello, doctor: I have been experiencing strong palpitations every time I wake up for the past six months. After waking up, I cannot go back to sleep because of the persistent palpitations. Today, I felt an unexplained pain in my left back, followed by c...

Heart rate instability and decreased physical performance? Hello Doctor, I am currently facing some issues and I really don't know what to do. I sincerely request your assistance and advice. 1. Due to the pandemic restrictions on swimming pools from the year before to last...

Mitral valve prolapse with autonomic dysfunction? In July of this year, one morning I woke up suddenly feeling unable to breathe and unable to feel my heartbeat. I was terrified; my hands and feet began to tingle. In August, I went to the emergency room due to palpitations and ha...

Are there other associated causes besides mitral valve prolapse? Hello doctor, when I was in elementary school, I experienced multiple episodes where I felt my heart stop beating, had difficulty breathing, and experienced pain in my chest and throughout my body. These episodes la...

Frequency of premature heart contractions? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask, for example, if there are about 4-5 premature beats this month and sometimes about 7-10 premature beats in a month, does this count as worsening or becoming more frequent? What is the definition of fre...

Heart problems I have been experiencing palpitations for a week. It's not the kind that lasts for one or two minutes; it has been continuous for an entire afternoon for the past seven days. Every morning, I wake up in the middle of my sleep due to my heart racing. I can hear...