Patient's question:
My father has been feeling that his heart hasn't been doing well recently. He often struggles to catch his breath, and sometimes his heartbeat is particularly fast. Even when he takes a nap, he gets startled awake because the heartbeat is too fast, making it a bit difficult to breathe. We took him to the hospital, and the 24-hour dynamic ECG results showed: frequent ventricular premature beats. Is this serious? Does he need surgery?Doctor's answer:
Frequent recurrence, obvious symptoms or concurrent organic heart disease suggest identifying the cause, correctly recognizing potential destructive risks, and actively treating the underlying cause and symptoms. It is recommended to seek treatment at a local regular hospital's cardiology department. Prompt and thorough examinations such as an electrocardiogram (ECG), 24-hour Holter monitoring, echocardiography, and even coronary angiography if necessary should be conducted. The doctor will then create a suitable treatment plan for you.