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Suggest Treatment For Palpitations And Shortness Of Breath

Posted on Tue, 21 Feb 2017

Question: my mom is 77 and she is experiencing rapid heart beat and shortness of breath. When she is sitting her bp is 115/67 pulse 107 and she is fine. When she gets up and walks to the bathroom and comes back she is out of breath and her bp is 112/85 and pulse 136. Not sure what is going on. No chest pain. She has dementia and but is healthy otherwise. Please advise?

Answered by Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need further evaluation

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome
This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist.
Dyspnea on exertion is a serious thing & should always be evaluated. This is generally a sign of weak heart.
I'll recommend for a urgent ECG, 2D Echo & a chest X Ray for cardiac evaluation.
If you have any more question, I'll be happy to help.
Thanks
Take care

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