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What Causes Heart Palpitations From Past Few Weeks?
I have been having what my doctor has called palpitations for the past month, i.e. my heart has been racing unpleasantly. She suggested thyroid or anameia and I have had blood tests, am awaiting the results. Also I had an ECG which is said to show nothing untoward. I am 66 years old and female and I am concerned about the experience of heart racing. I feel as if I am anxious, frightened, and yet I know I'm not. Sometimes these effects last over half an hour, and sometimes eating sweet things sets it off.
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Possibility of cardiac arrhythmia like psvt or atrial fibrillation should be ruled out considering your age, in which heart rate suddenly goes up and also suddenly decreases. Blood pressure falls during these episodes and one has dizziness, fainting, blackouts, sometimes syncope. Usually ecg is normal as it is usually done in between the episodes. ECG done during episodes will show abnormality. You will need 24 hour holter monitoring. Also, hemoglobin and thyroid reports should be sought. Is there any stress or anxiety associated. Till the time your evaluation is complete, you can ask your local doctor for tab Ciplar LA once a day.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Possibility of cardiac arrhythmia like psvt or atrial fibrillation should be ruled out considering your age, in which heart rate suddenly goes up and also suddenly decreases. Blood pressure falls during these episodes and one has dizziness, fainting, blackouts, sometimes syncope. Usually ecg is normal as it is usually done in between the episodes. ECG done during episodes will show abnormality. You will need 24 hour holter monitoring. Also, hemoglobin and thyroid reports should be sought. Is there any stress or anxiety associated. Till the time your evaluation is complete, you can ask your local doctor for tab Ciplar LA once a day.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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