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Suggest Treatment For Rapid Heart Rate
I am 44, When sleeping I often wake up because my heart is racing and pounding in my ears, I am not certain what a heart attach feels like but this scares me. My husband says as of late that I do not sleep well, I toss and turn and yell out in my sleep almost daily.
Wed, 22 May 2019
Hello,
I would explain that your symptoms could be related to gastro-esophageal reflux or a sleep disorder (including sleep apnea).
For this reason, I would first recommend taking an antiacid or PPI (omeprazole, pantoprazole, etc.) before sleep.
If this does not help, I would recommend performing a polysomnogram and an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would explain that your symptoms could be related to gastro-esophageal reflux or a sleep disorder (including sleep apnea).
For this reason, I would first recommend taking an antiacid or PPI (omeprazole, pantoprazole, etc.) before sleep.
If this does not help, I would recommend performing a polysomnogram and an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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