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Do Intermittent Rapid Pulse And Shortness Of Breath Require Treatment?
Question: Hi if I am experiencing shortness of breath and rapid pulse what should I do?
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms could be related to cardiac arrhythmia.
For this reason, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests:
- a resting ECG
- a cardiac ultrasound
- complete blood count
- a chest X ray study
- blood electrolytes for possible imbalance
- thyroid hormone levels for thyroid dysfunction.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr.Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms could be related to cardiac arrhythmia.
For this reason, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests:
- a resting ECG
- a cardiac ultrasound
- complete blood count
- a chest X ray study
- blood electrolytes for possible imbalance
- thyroid hormone levels for thyroid dysfunction.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr.Iliri
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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