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What Causes An Elevated Heart Rate With Increased Pressure In The Chest?

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Question : I suddenly developed an extremely rapid heart rate with crushing pressure to my chest. The only thing I did which was a change of behavior is that I had one sip of a cold drink. laid down for a couple minutes, rate is still rapid--over a period of about 10 minutes. Pressure to chest appears to be subsiding. heat rate is still rapid.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
get an ECG done immediately

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for posting a query,
cold water will not cause such symptoms. you should get an cardiac evaluation done immediately. I would suggest you to get an ECG and BP checked as soon as possible.

take care.
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What Causes An Elevated Heart Rate With Increased Pressure In The Chest?

Brief Answer: get an ECG done immediately Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting a query, cold water will not cause such symptoms. you should get an cardiac evaluation done immediately. I would suggest you to get an ECG and BP checked as soon as possible. take care.