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Ms. Liu (pseudonym), who has been suffering from headaches for nearly 30 years, recently found out the "culprit" in Yueyang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, and the headache turned out to be a heart problem - patent foramen ovale.
(▲ Source: Internet)
Ms. Liu, 50, has suffered from headaches since she was in her 20s, which has had a serious impact on her work life. In the past 30 years, I have done countless tests and taken countless drugs in many hospitals, but I have not been able to find the exact cause.
In desperation, Ms. Liu has been taking painkillers to relieve her pain. In the past two years, headaches have become more frequent. Not long ago, Ms. Liu, who was in almost uncontrollable pain, was introduced to Yueyang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital for treatment.
After receiving the consultation, the neurology experts of Yueyang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine had a detailed understanding of Ms. Liu's medical history, carefully studied and analyzed the examination and treatment in the other hospital, and considered that Ms. Liu's headache may be related to the patent foramen ovale of the heart. Ms. Liu was immediately prescribed a TCD foaming test. Ms. Liu was both surprised and puzzled, why did she have this test for headaches?
(▲TCD foaming test)
Ms. Liu took the application form to the electrophysiology department of Yueyang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital to inquire, and in the face of Ms. Liu's doubts, the director of the electrophysiology department patiently explained that many people have some unexplained headaches, which may be caused by heart diseases.
Through the TCD foaming test, it can be traced back to the source, and it can be determined whether there is a patent foramen ovale. With the active cooperation of Ms. Liu, the TCD foaming test was successfully completed, and the results of the examination showed that the foaming test was positive, and the esophageal ultrasound examination confirmed the existence of Ms. Liu's patent foramen ovale. The headache that has plagued Ms. Liu for many years has finally found the cause!
According to Ms. Liu's condition, she was transferred to the cardiovascular department for treatment. Shi Chuang, director of the Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, immediately organized a technical team to discuss the case, formulate a treatment plan, and recommended that Ms. Liu undergo patent foramen ovale closure.
Although Ms. Liu was a little shocked, she hoped that the surgery would be cured as soon as possible. After sufficient preoperative preparation, Director Shi Chuang led the team to perform patent foramen ovale closure for Ms. Liu. The surgery went well. Ms. Liu recovered well after the operation, and the headache that had been bothering her for a long time was completely resolved.
After getting rid of the headache problem of almost 30 years, Ms. Liu felt more relaxed and comfortable than ever. The headaches that used to be frequent have disappeared without a trace. She said gratefully: "Yueyang City Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital is the right place, otherwise I don't know how long I will be tormented by headaches!" ”
Xiang Qun, director of the electrophysiology department of Yueyang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said that studies have shown that 36% of patients with patent foramen ovale have migraine at the same time, and the incidence of patent foramen ovale in young people with unexplained headache can be as high as 40%-50%, patent foramen ovale may not only cause migraine, but also be a high-risk factor for stroke. The pain is in the head, the disease is in the heart, and the TCD foaming test can accurately diagnose.
Hunan Medical Chat Special Author: Yueyang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peng Yali, Chen Chun
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