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What Causes Fluttering In Heart?

I have had two episodes of heart racing, first time my heart rate was 220 and the second 190. Both times I was given something through i.v to stop and restart my heart. Since the first time I have what feels like fluttering in my heart. I am on Beta Blockers - 5mg once in the morning and 5mg at night. I was on synthroid for my thyroid but the first time I had the racing I was told to stop taking the medicine. The Dr. has now out me on Teva-Gabapentin but it does not seem to be helping either. Help!!
Mon, 4 May 2015
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Hi Welcome to HCM.
I understand your query and concern.
Arrythmias in your case could be related to stress and anxiety.Irregular heartbeat is known to alter the blood supply to the brain leading to impaired function in a transient way.Few drugs like beta blockers are certainly known to reduce the heart rate.I advise you to have a complete 24 hour holter ECG which can accurately determine the cardiac conduction abnormalities. Monitor your blood pressure and heart rate.Drugs like amiodarone can also help to minimise the rhythm irregularities.A 2 Dimensional echocardiography will help to assess the functional reserve of the heart ruling out organic heart lesions.Electrophysiological study and Radiofrequency ablation will be helpful once any abnormality detected.Meditation and yoga will be helpful.
Consult your cardiologist for expert management.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
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What Causes Fluttering In Heart?

Hi Welcome to HCM. I understand your query and concern. Arrythmias in your case could be related to stress and anxiety.Irregular heartbeat is known to alter the blood supply to the brain leading to impaired function in a transient way.Few drugs like beta blockers are certainly known to reduce the heart rate.I advise you to have a complete 24 hour holter ECG which can accurately determine the cardiac conduction abnormalities. Monitor your blood pressure and heart rate.Drugs like amiodarone can also help to minimise the rhythm irregularities.A 2 Dimensional echocardiography will help to assess the functional reserve of the heart ruling out organic heart lesions.Electrophysiological study and Radiofrequency ablation will be helpful once any abnormality detected.Meditation and yoga will be helpful. Consult your cardiologist for expert management. Post your further queries if any, Thank you.