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Suggest Treatment For Upper Respiratory Infection And Leaky Valves

Hi I have a lot of palpitations and my heart feels like it's doing flip flops and has been since last night. I have leaky valves and right now an upper respiratory infection. It has never done this as long and almost continuously before. Do u think this is dangerous? Do I need to go to the e.r?
Thu, 28 May 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Yes, you should definitely go to emergency room.
Palpitations in valvular heart disease can be due to arrhythmia (rhythm disturbance of heart).
And this arrhythmia can be life threatening if not treated promptly.
Upper respiratory tract infection can also aggravate arrhythmia.
So better to go in ER (emergency room) and get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg) to rule out arrhythmia.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Upper Respiratory Infection And Leaky Valves

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, you should definitely go to emergency room. Palpitations in valvular heart disease can be due to arrhythmia (rhythm disturbance of heart). And this arrhythmia can be life threatening if not treated promptly. Upper respiratory tract infection can also aggravate arrhythmia. So better to go in ER (emergency room) and get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg) to rule out arrhythmia. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.