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Question: in the ER I was diagnosed as briacardia? slow heartbeat faintness dizzy then sent me out without medication I am 55 200 lbs 5'9 work out daily I also have ankylosing spondylitis Im not in pain but am uncomfortable with breathing a bit hands and feet are cold someone may have answered this but my email was wrong thanks for the help. went to cardiologist yesterday but inconclusive couldn't find anything from initial exam ekg blood pressure ok--is there a med I could take like an otc drug?I also feel like my heads stopped up sinus?Any help would be grateful thank you.Cardiologist has all paperwork from ER
Brief Answer:
I would exlplain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I would explain that bradycardia can be related to different causes:
- a cardiac disorder
- blood electrolyte imbalances
- an over activation of the vagal nerve, like in autonomic dysfunction.
- drugs like betablockers, etc..
I would recommend performing some tests to investigate for the possible cause of your symptoms:
- a chest X ray study
- respiratory function tests to investigate your lungs function
- blood electrolytes, inflammation tests (PCR, sedimentation rate)
- a cardiac ultrasound to examine your cardiac function
- an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to examine your heart rhythm trends during the day
I would like to review your performed tests in the ER if you can upload them for a another professional opinion.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.
Unfortunately there are no OTC drugs for bradycardia.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
I would exlplain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I would explain that bradycardia can be related to different causes:
- a cardiac disorder
- blood electrolyte imbalances
- an over activation of the vagal nerve, like in autonomic dysfunction.
- drugs like betablockers, etc..
I would recommend performing some tests to investigate for the possible cause of your symptoms:
- a chest X ray study
- respiratory function tests to investigate your lungs function
- blood electrolytes, inflammation tests (PCR, sedimentation rate)
- a cardiac ultrasound to examine your cardiac function
- an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to examine your heart rhythm trends during the day
I would like to review your performed tests in the ER if you can upload them for a another professional opinion.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.
Unfortunately there are no OTC drugs for bradycardia.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
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