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What Causes Rapid Heart Rate In Resting Position?
Ok, Randomly about once every 3 months or more I get these instances where my heart beats extremely fast and its almost as if it is difficult to breath. I'm typically not doing anything energetic. This time I was just sitting on the couch watching my daughter play and it lasted about 3 minutes. Then it stopped. What do you think?
Fri, 8 Sep 2017
Hi There
After going through your query I understand your concern.
I would like to tell you that there are many reasons of rapid heart rate associated with breathlessness like panic attack, atrial fibrillation, heart rhythm disorder, anxiety etc. But an evaluation is important because some underlying diseases can be fetal.
Its recommended for you to get an ECG, Electrocardiography and a HOLTER monitoring for 48 hours done and consult a cardiologist with reports.
Hope this will help
Kind Regards
After going through your query I understand your concern.
I would like to tell you that there are many reasons of rapid heart rate associated with breathlessness like panic attack, atrial fibrillation, heart rhythm disorder, anxiety etc. But an evaluation is important because some underlying diseases can be fetal.
Its recommended for you to get an ECG, Electrocardiography and a HOLTER monitoring for 48 hours done and consult a cardiologist with reports.
Hope this will help
Kind Regards
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