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What Causes Palpitations?

I was just introduced to this med.im concerned because they tell me my heart races and caused me to be put on this med.ive never needed meds,I’ve alwasy been healthy,was at the hospital had many test done,they tell me my heat beats to fast and so now I’m on this med.i don’t know how else to explain this please do I need to be concerned of anything cause I’m alone and 83yearsold.
Thu, 21 Dec 2017
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normal rate of heart beat per minute is 72, with a normal range of 60 to 90. when the rate of heart beat is within the normal range then heart beat is not felt by the individual. If the rate of the heart beat is increased beyond normal range then the beat is felt in the form of palpitations. This condition is known as Tachycardia. your doctor has prescribed medication for Tachycardia after thorough investigation. So don't worry and continue the medicine as advised.
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What Causes Palpitations?

normal rate of heart beat per minute is 72, with a normal range of 60 to 90. when the rate of heart beat is within the normal range then heart beat is not felt by the individual. If the rate of the heart beat is increased beyond normal range then the beat is felt in the form of palpitations. This condition is known as Tachycardia. your doctor has prescribed medication for Tachycardia after thorough investigation. So don t worry and continue the medicine as advised.