Patient's question:
16 years old, female, usually has a heart rate of about 90, but for a while, several times at night after lying down, she felt her heartbeat slow down to about 65 beats, felt a stuffy sensation in her chest, and had difficulty breathing (around 10 p.m.). Also, she gets very short of breath after running. Diagnosed with scoliosis. Symptoms of heart disease during night naps?Doctor's answer:
Considering the symptoms of heart disease, which manifest as palpitations, restlessness, fatigue, and cyanosis of the lips and mouth after exercise. During times of stress, there may be pain or a sense of pressure in the sternum, sometimes accompanied by tachycardia, bradycardia, or irregular heartbeat. In severe cases, individuals may faint and experience swelling in the lower limbs. When necessary, electrocardiograms and other examinations should be conducted to confirm the diagnosis and then provide symptomatic treatment.