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What Causes Palpitations And Rapid Heart Rate?
Hello. My normal heart rate is about 100 - 120 bpm. I had palpitations occasionally but I never went to see the doctor as I thought it was normal although they usually lasted from 5 to 10 minutes. Last year when I was 24 weeks pregnant, I had a heart palpitation (while I was resting) and my heart rate went up to 240 bpm. It was only after I got injected with adenosine (35mins later) did my heart rate went down to 120bpm. The doctors diagnosed me with an SVT. Due to that, I requested to deliver my baby through C-section. This year, I'm pregnant again and I still go for my scheduled appointments every few months with the cardiologist. Only now he does not think it sounds like I have SVT. This year I will deliver my baby normally but I'm still quite worried about my heart. My question is, if I don't have SVT, what kind of heart condition do I have? I still have palpitations sometimes, my heart rate is never below 100bpm, I always feel fatigued and chest pain and short of breath. Thank you.
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Hi,
Palpitations are caused by several diseases in the heart itself, as well as diseases of the thyroid gland, dehydration, and electrolyte abnormalities. SVT can be caused by a primary heart problem or can be triggered by the above said other causes. Being diagnosed with SVT warrants a full cardiac work-up for proper management. And the management required medications that lower the heartbeat to normal levels.
I suggest a follow up with your cardiologist for appropriate medications to lower heart rate during pregnancy, and to check for other sources of fast heart beats for correction.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Daryl Derick B. Dizon, General & Family Physician
Palpitations are caused by several diseases in the heart itself, as well as diseases of the thyroid gland, dehydration, and electrolyte abnormalities. SVT can be caused by a primary heart problem or can be triggered by the above said other causes. Being diagnosed with SVT warrants a full cardiac work-up for proper management. And the management required medications that lower the heartbeat to normal levels.
I suggest a follow up with your cardiologist for appropriate medications to lower heart rate during pregnancy, and to check for other sources of fast heart beats for correction.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Daryl Derick B. Dizon, General & Family Physician
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