Is Rapid Heart Rate And Pressure In Head A Concern?

Posted on Wed, 1 Jun 2016

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Question : I have been having high heart rate intermittently past month or so. Today pulse is 90 and I have pressure in my head. When should I get this checked out?

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice...

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

My advice is to schedule an appointment with a cardiologist to do the following examinations:
- Blood work including thyroid hormones
- Ecg
- Cardiac Echo
- Holter monitoring

This will help to check your problem out.
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar