Palpitations, Cardiology FAQ - Page 4

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...

Palpitations or sensation of heart stoppage? Hello, doctor. I previously underwent a 24-hour Holter monitor which detected some minor premature ventricular contractions. However, recently I have been experiencing a sensation of my heart pausing. I had an echocardiogram and anothe...

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...

The estimated systolic pulmonary artery pressure is 34 mmHg. Should this be monitored? Hello Doctor, I visited the cardiology department last year due to chest tightness and palpitations. The examination report at that time is as follows, and I would like to know if I should retu...

Questions after a hospital examination? Hello Doctor: Two years ago, after receiving the vaccine, I started experiencing heart discomfort two weeks later (I was perfectly fine a week prior). My heart rate often exceeds 200 beats per minute, and my blood pressure skyrockets to ove...

Blood pressure issues Based on your description, it seems that you are experiencing elevated blood pressure readings during certain activities, with values exceeding 149/99 mmHg and a heart rate between 100-130 beats per minute. This could indicate hypertension, especially since ...

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...

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 ...

Sharp pain in the heart and inner wrist? I am 77 years old and my health maintenance is generally acceptable. Seven or eight years ago, during a severe cold wave, I experienced palpitations. After a thorough examination at that time, I was treated with antihypertensive medication...

Discomfort in the heart? Doctor, I am 21 years old and I often experience palpitations, dizziness, nausea, and shortness of breath. My heart rate has reached a maximum of 169 and a minimum of 44. I visited a small clinic where they performed an electrocardiogram, and the doctor m...

Reply to Director #201140 Thank you, doctor, for your professionalism, which reassures me a bit. How do you determine that it is simply tachycardia? Additionally, I would like to ask, sometimes when measuring blood pressure, I experience palpitations or missed beats. For instance...

Palpitations caused by drinking coffee? Hello Dr. Wu, I would like to ask about my coffee consumption. I usually drink coffee 3 to 5 times a week (mostly during workdays, and I typically have drip coffee or a medium latte from convenience stores). If my palpitations are caused by...

Regarding the simultaneous occurrence of leakage, nausea, cough, and wheezing? Hello, Director He. I had a stent placed in October 2013. About five months later, I began experiencing skipped beats (during times of stress), accompanied by vomiting (usually dry, but occasionally se...

Palpitations? Hello Doctor, I am the postpartum woman with peripartum cardiomyopathy. I wanted to ask you about my EF of 58 from the check-up in August. The doctor said I didn't need to return for follow-up. However, due to long-term psychological issues, I now experience pa...

Experiencing nightmares during sleep can lead to discomfort in the heart, causing it to beat forcefully? Hello Doctor, I am someone who is easily startled. Often, after being startled, I experience significant palpitations; my heart doesn't beat rapidly, but it beats very fo...

Arrhythmia or myocardial infarction? Dear Dr. He, On September 6th, I went hiking and climbed about 400 meters of stairs. While resting at noon, I suddenly lost consciousness and fainted for about 3-4 minutes. At that moment, I did not feel any chest tightness, chest pain, or si...

Heart rhythm & tremors Hello, Doctor. I usually experience tachycardia, and I seek medical attention when my heart rate reaches 150 beats per minute. I have been using antiarrhythmic medications for long-term control and have made lifestyle changes, but my heart rate has not ...

Symptoms: Palpitations, fatigue. Attached is the electrocardiogram (ECG)? Hello Doctor, recently I have been experiencing a rapid and forceful heartbeat while at rest and during sleep. I often feel very fatigued at work. I have undergone an examination and a resting electrocardio...