Could My Symptoms Indicate Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction?
Could my symptoms be due to autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello doctor, my heart rate is relatively slow (around 55 bpm) and my blood pressure is also low. Recently, I have been experiencing severe palpitations that can last up to four hours. After meals, I often feel my ...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, your symptoms indicate autonomic nervous system dysfunction. It is recommended to seek further medical attention and consider medication. Ping An Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Could My Symptoms Indicate Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction?
Understanding Rapid Heartbeat: Heart Issues or Autonomic Nervous System Disorder?
Increased heart rate? Hello, I was hospitalized for acute myocarditis two years ago, and after discharge, I have been continuously taking Kankun 1.25. During that time, my resting heart rate was maintained between 50 and 60 beats per minute. Around the end of January this year, I...
Dr. Wu Xueming Reply:
Many factors in daily life can contribute to this situation, such as emotions, stress, irregular sleep patterns, or excessive intake of caffeinated beverages. It is recommended to adjust your lifestyle and engage in regular exercise. However, if symptoms persist, it is advisable ...[Read More] Understanding Rapid Heartbeat: Heart Issues or Autonomic Nervous System Disorder?
Understanding Abnormal Heartbeats: Symptoms, Causes, and When to Seek Help
The heart is beating very irregularly? Hello Doctor, I often feel my heart beating strongly two to three times in a row, and I can feel this pulsation without touching my chest. Occasionally, I also experience chest pain and tightness. I have had three frightening experiences whe...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, a 24-hour ECG can only provide information about your condition on the day of the test. Do you experience palpitations before feeling faint? It is difficult to determine if there are any arrhythmias when you feel faint. It is advisable to return for a follow-up appointment...[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Heartbeats: Symptoms, Causes, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Persistent Palpitations: When to Seek Medical Attention
Persistent palpitations Hello, starting around the second day of the lunar month, I have been experiencing persistent palpitations, except when I am sleeping. I searched online and found that most cases are temporary, unlike mine, which has been continuous. I can feel my heart be...
Dr. Wu Xueming Reply:
Many factors in daily life can contribute to this situation, such as emotions, stress, irregular sleep patterns, or excessive intake of caffeinated beverages. It is advisable to adjust your lifestyle and engage in regular exercise. However, if symptoms persist, it is recommended ...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Palpitations: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Bisoprolol: Is It a Sign of Heart Failure?
Bisoprolol fumarate 1.25 mg Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing palpitations for the past three days, so I visited a doctor at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. The doctor prescribed me Bisoprolol fumarate 1.25 mg. After taking one pill yesterday, my palpitations really stopped (b...
Dr. Wu Xueming Reply:
Heart failure has typical symptoms including shortness of breath during exertion and lower extremity edema, among others. In addition to symptoms, an echocardiogram should be performed. If you experience any of the above conditions, it is advisable to visit an outpatient clinic f...[Read More] Understanding Bisoprolol: Is It a Sign of Heart Failure?
Understanding Heart Palpitations During Exercise: Is It Related to Mitral Valve Prolapse?
Irregular heartbeats during exercise? Hello, doctor. Last year, I experienced chest tightness, heart pain during exercise, and occasional sharp pain, which led to a diagnosis of mitral valve prolapse. However, the doctor said not to worry and prescribed medication, and after that...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, it may be related to mitral valve prolapse or some slight arrhythmia. You should discuss this with your physician and consider scheduling a 24-hour Holter monitor test. Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Understanding Heart Palpitations During Exercise: Is It Related to Mitral Valve Prolapse?
Understanding Your Heart: Insights on ECG, Holter Monitoring, and Exercise Tests
Inquiry about the results of the electrocardiogram (ECG), 24-hour Holter monitor, and exercise stress test? Hello, Doctor. After staying up late for three consecutive nights at the beginning of November 2021, I started experiencing a tight feeling in my heart that occurs intermit...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, you have no risk factors, and the probability is indeed low. However, a positive exercise electrocardiogram may be a false positive due to variations in your baseline ECG. You should be fine, so don't worry. If you still feel uneasy, you can consider getting a CT scan...[Read More] Understanding Your Heart: Insights on ECG, Holter Monitoring, and Exercise Tests
Rapid Heartbeat and Chest Pain: Understanding Cardiac Symptoms
Rapid heartbeat and left chest pain? Hello doctor, I would like to ask you about something. For the past six months, I have been experiencing frequent episodes of rapid heartbeat and palpitations, along with chest tightness. I have undergone an electrocardiogram (ECG) and a 24-ho...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, the pain you are experiencing is likely related to muscle and nerve issues, possibly triggered by changes in weather and autonomic nervous system instability. It is advisable to continue monitoring your condition. If discomfort persists, it is recommended to visit an outpa...[Read More] Rapid Heartbeat and Chest Pain: Understanding Cardiac Symptoms
Understanding Your Heart Report: What Do the Results Mean?
Clarification of the report content? Hello Doctor: Recently, I underwent an echocardiogram due to palpitations, and the report indicated that there are no significant structural issues. However, I found that the results show four valves with regurgitation, mitral valve prolapse, ...
Dr. Wu Xueming Reply:
± indicates that a value of 32 mmHg is within the normal range for mild hypotension.[Read More] Understanding Your Heart Report: What Do the Results Mean?
Understanding Heart Palpitations During Exercise: When to Seek Help
During exercise, my heart suddenly felt like it dropped for a moment? Hello Doctor, in recent years, I have been troubled by arrhythmia. I have been in and out of the hospital multiple times and have undergone various tests, including a 24-hour Holter monitor, echocardiogram, and...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, the 24-hour ECG and echocardiogram show no significant issues. If you experience no symptoms during exercise, just continue exercising without worrying about your heart rate. It sounds like a benign arrhythmia, which poses no life-threatening risk. Don't worry, you ca...[Read More] Understanding Heart Palpitations During Exercise: When to Seek Help
Does Cold Weather Cause Heart Palpitations? Understanding Your Symptoms
When the weather is cold, it feels like the heart is trembling? Experiencing a sensation of the heart "shaking" when riding a motorcycle in cold weather or when not dressed warmly enough does not necessarily indicate a heart disease. Six months ago, you had chest pain a...
Dr. Wu Xueming Reply:
Due to your young age and lack of chronic diseases, your risk of developing heart disease is low. Many factors in daily life can contribute to this situation, such as emotions, stress, irregular sleep patterns, or excessive intake of caffeinated beverages. It is advisable to adju...[Read More] Does Cold Weather Cause Heart Palpitations? Understanding Your Symptoms
Understanding Atrial Flutter and Supraventricular Tachycardia: Your Questions Answered
Arrhythmia Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing palpitations (premature beats and rapid heart rate) since around May of last year. Initially, it occurred a few times a week, but later it became a daily occurrence (mainly at night, in episodes lasting several hours). During tim...
Dr. Wu Xueming Reply:
Atrial flutter and supraventricular tachycardia are primarily diagnosed through an electrocardiogram (ECG). If the ECG is not conclusive, an electrophysiological study may be performed. In terms of treatment, medication is typically the first line of management, along with lifest...[Read More] Understanding Atrial Flutter and Supraventricular Tachycardia: Your Questions Answered
Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Disorders and Heart Health
Autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello, doctor. I feel a bit scared, so I came to ask about something. Sometimes, when I'm about to fall asleep, I suddenly wake up at the brink of sleep, accompanied by feelings of fear, palpitations, and a racing heart. However, after w...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, it is likely related to autonomic nervous system dysregulation. I recommend visiting a psychosomatic medicine specialist for medication adjustment. I will pray for your peace. Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Disorders and Heart Health
Understanding Heart Rate Changes and Medication Effects in Cardiovascular Health
Medication issues Hello, Doctor. I have been taking 5 mg of Concor (Bisoprolol), and I am not sure if it is related to the medication, but my resting heart rate is around the 50s, and while sleeping, it drops to the 40s. Is this normal? Additionally, last night while I was sleepi...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, taking Kankena, my resting heart rate is 50, and it drops to 40 while sleeping. Is this normal? Kankena is used to treat irregular heartbeats and palpitations. In the morning, my legs tremble, and my muscles keep twitching. Occasionally, my body feels unusual, but it may n...[Read More] Understanding Heart Rate Changes and Medication Effects in Cardiovascular Health
Managing Panic Attacks and Heart Palpitations: A Guide for Young Adults
Autonomic nervous system, panic, missed beats? Dear Doctor, I apologize for the interruption, and thank you for taking the time to clarify things for the public. Allow me to introduce myself: I am a 27-year-old male with no family history of cardiovascular disease. I have experie...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, that's right. Adjusting your mindset and emotions is important. When the autonomic nervous system is unstable, just let it pass, similar to how we occasionally catch a cold. It's something that can happen throughout life, so think of it as the autonomic nervous s...[Read More] Managing Panic Attacks and Heart Palpitations: A Guide for Young Adults
When to See a Doctor for Palpitations: Understanding Your Heart Health
When should you see a doctor for palpitations? Hello Doctor, for the past month, whenever I sit in a chair, I experience a sudden pause in my heartbeat, followed by a few strong beats, like thump, thump... thump-thump-thump! The last few beats are so strong that they shake my ent...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, let's start with a cardiology examination. We pray for your peace and well-being. Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] When to See a Doctor for Palpitations: Understanding Your Heart Health
Understanding Chest Pain and Numbness: When to Seek Help
Acidic pain and chest tightness? Hello Doctor, I have recently experienced chest tightness, palpitations, and numbness or slight tingling in my left hand, specifically in the little finger and ring finger. Sometimes I also feel pain in my left shoulder and back. I tend to be anxi...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, it seems more like a case of autonomic nervous system disorder or neuromuscular issues rather than a myocardial infarction. The likelihood of myocardial infarction in women of this age is quite low. Don't worry, Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain and Numbness: When to Seek Help
Understanding Palpitations: Causes and Concerns for Young Patients
I frequently experienced palpitations during elementary school? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing palpitations since elementary school, but they are quite unusual. I almost have palpitations every day, especially when I sit down or stand up. Sometimes my heart may skip a bea...
Dr. Huang Yinghe Reply:
The described symptoms are suggestive of orthostatic hypotension. It is recommended to maintain adequate hydration and engage in appropriate exercise to improve vascular elasticity. Artificial blood vessels and oral retinoids do not cause arrhythmias. It is advisable to minimize ...[Read More] Understanding Palpitations: Causes and Concerns for Young Patients
Understanding Heart Palpitations: Are They Related to Your Stomach?
Seizure with tachycardia? Hello doctor! I often feel a contraction or heartbeat sensation in the middle of my stomach. Then, in the area between my two collarbones, I also feel a heartbeat sensation. During these episodes, when I check my neck pulse, it goes from a regular rhythm...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, besides potential stomach issues, there may also be some paroxysmal arrhythmias. It's difficult to determine if there are any heart problems, so I recommend visiting a cardiology clinic for further evaluation. We pray for your well-being. Changhua Hospital cares about...[Read More] Understanding Heart Palpitations: Are They Related to Your Stomach?
Understanding Heart Palpitations: When to Seek Medical Attention
Feeling a skipped heartbeat? Hello Doctor, since elementary school, I have occasionally felt a strong skipped beat or a significant thump in my heart, but it happened infrequently, so I didn't pay much attention to it. However, recently the frequency has increased, and I hav...
Dr. Wu Xueming Reply:
Due to your young age and lack of chronic diseases, your risk of developing heart disease is low. Many factors in daily life can contribute to this situation, such as emotions, stress, irregular sleep patterns, or excessive consumption of caffeinated beverages. It is advisable to...[Read More] Understanding Heart Palpitations: When to Seek Medical Attention