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Liu Yong
Cardiology
About me
Graduated from Shandong University, has been dedicated to the study and treatment of heart-related diseases. Has extensive experience in coronary heart disease, hypertension, arrhythmia, and congenital heart disease, has worked on the front line of clinical practice for a long time.
Proficient in diseases
Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of common diseases such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, congenital heart disease, cardiac valve disease, and acute myocardial infarction.
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Palpitations means tachycardia.
Tachycardia, as the name suggests, means that the heart beats fast. How many beats per minute constitute a fast heartbeat or tachycardia? Clinically, it is generally considered that a heartbeat exceeding 100 beats/min can be termed as tachycardia. There are various types of tachycardia, such as sinus tachycardia, supraventricular tachycardia, or ventricular tachycardia. There are also atrial tachycardia and junctional tachycardia. The origin of tachycardia varies, and its clinical significance is completely different. Therefore, it is essential to identify the nature of the tachycardia in order to treat it effectively. How to confirm the diagnosis? In this case, it is best to obtain an electrocardiogram during an episode. If the electrocardiogram at the moment of occurrence is not available, it is recommended to wear a 24-hour Holter monitor to determine the cause further. Only after identifying the cause can targeted treatment be administered.
Constrictive pericarditis causes hepatomegaly.
The so-called constrictive pericarditis refers to the presence of fibrotic calcifications and fibrotic hyperplasia in the pericardium, which severely affects the diastolic function of the heart. Once the diastolic function of the heart is compromised, the return flow of venous blood becomes severely obstructed, leading to congestion of the liver. Therefore, once congestion of the liver and spleen occurs, enlargement of the liver can occur, and in severe cases, it can lead to systemic edema, including ascites and similar conditions. Thus, the basic principle behind the enlargement of the liver in constrictive pericarditis is as such. Especially in such cases, patients will experience severe dietary problems, including poor appetite and indigestion, which further lead to low protein levels and malnutrition, exacerbating the enlargement of the liver and edema.