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How To Treat Heart Palpitations With A High Cholesterol Level?

Hello 49 years old, not overweight and exercising quite a lot. Lots of stress at work, and somewhat highish cholesterol level, low blood pressure Q- some times (once a month to once a week) I have an accelerated heart beat for about 5 beats and then it goes away until the next time. Is that a problem, should I seek medical attention?
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Uncontrolled stress can also cause palpitations and similar symptoms.
But since you are having high cholesterol levels, we should rule out heart diseases like arrhythmia first.
So first get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart diseases.
Start lipid lowering drug like atorvastatin or rosuvastatin. Continue exercise and avoid oily and fatty food.
Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it's solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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How To Treat Heart Palpitations With A High Cholesterol Level?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Uncontrolled stress can also cause palpitations and similar symptoms. But since you are having high cholesterol levels, we should rule out heart diseases like arrhythmia first. So first get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg). If all these are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart diseases. Start lipid lowering drug like atorvastatin or rosuvastatin. Continue exercise and avoid oily and fatty food. Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it s solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.