Cardiovascular

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Arterial Plaque Present But No "Three Highs"—Does Medication Need to Be Taken?

Some patients don’t smoke or drink, have no "three highs" (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia), yet plaque is detected in their neck vessels with a blockage rate as high as 30%. Does this req...
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Why is ventricular tachycardia considered more severe than myocardial infarction?

Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a relatively severe type of arrhythmia. Although myocardial infarction is generally considered a more malignant condition, ventricular tachycardia actually carries high...
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8 Warning Signs of Poor Cardiovascular Health

Poor cardiovascular health may manifest through the following 8 warning signs: Palpitations: Palpitations refer to a noticeably faster heartbeat, sometimes accompanied by a strong pounding sensation. ...
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After torturing the patient for a full 8 years, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation has finally found a breakthrough in treatment.

Talking about this case, I'm quite pleased. My patient had been suffering from paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, frequently experiencing palpitations and heart fluttering. During episodes, he felt sever...
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How to Determine Cardiovascular Health?

How to Determine Cardiovascular Health? 2023-07-14 10:05 Fang Yutao, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Guang'anmen Hospital Cardiovascular health refers to the normal function and structure of th...
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Post-COVID palpitations and heart discomfort could have healed much sooner if I hadn't been randomly taking tonics!

This patient reported persistent heart discomfort after recovering from COVID, especially experiencing more pronounced symptoms during nighttime rest when the body is quiet. After undergoing numerous ...
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What to Do When Blood Vessels Become Increasingly Narrow? Avoid These Five Major Culprits!

As we gradually age, some people experience increasingly narrowed blood vessels and worry about sudden strokes or heart attacks. I can responsibly tell you that neither heart attacks nor strokes happe...
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Eating very light but still have high blood lipids? These 5 points you may not know!

Some people know their blood lipids are high and usually avoid eating too greasy. Yet despite eating so lightly, their blood lipids remain elevated. I believe this may be related to the following five...
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Palpitations, Chest Tightness, and Dizziness from Premature Heartbeats Are Actually Not Difficult to Resolve!

Many patients often tell me they experience sudden, intense heartbeats, followed by palpitations, chest tightness, and dizziness—sometimes even suspecting a heart attack. However, examinations usually...
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Some people have perfectly healthy hearts yet are diagnosed with atrial fibrillation—no need to panic, there are many possible scenarios!

Some people have perfectly healthy hearts yet are diagnosed with atrial fibrillation—no need to worry, many young people have atrial fibrillation with no identifiable cause! Many believe atrial fibril...
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