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Any Suggestion For Frequent Heart Palpitations With A-fib History?

i have been experiencing Heart Palpitations with a frequency of once every five minutes over the course of the last week. I am 42, male, in good health (last BP was 120 over 60), 6'3", 210lb. I do have history of atrial fib with approx 5 episodes between the ages of 25 and 35; lasting a day or two then clearing on its own. My cardiologist has 'cleared' me of the condition seeing as I have had nothing noteworthy since (perhaps the odd flutter). That is, until this occurence.



no pain. just the anxiety now.



I have changed jobs; but far less stressful. much happier. just finished my MBA as well before all this started.

no physical strain lately.



I drink Scotch (once daily - I have switched back to Glenlivet - so not sure if that could be the cause). I stopped on Tuesday.



I did experience A fib after drinking French wine (aged in oak casks - Rothschild) when I was 26.



there's some history.



thanks
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should first rule out cardiac arrhythmia in your case.
So first get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for atrial fibrillation or other arrhythmias.
Sometimes anxiety can also cause similar symptoms.
So consult psychiatrist and discuss about anxiety if your have. You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
Don't worry, you will be alright. But first rule out heart diseases.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Any Suggestion For Frequent Heart Palpitations With A-fib History?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out cardiac arrhythmia in your case. So first get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg). If all these are normal then no need to worry for atrial fibrillation or other arrhythmias. Sometimes anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So consult psychiatrist and discuss about anxiety if your have. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don t worry, you will be alright. But first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.