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My Heart Has Been Racing For About An Hour And
Question: My heart has been racing for about an hour and my breathing is trying to keep up. I am 71, in good health. I don't take any prescription drugs
Brief Answer:
palpitations, best to be assessed
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Palpitations (feeling of increased heart beat) can have different possible causes.
The heart beats at a particular beat and also rhythm.
Palpitations can occur if the either one of these or both, are abnormal.
One of the most abnormal rhythms is atrial fibrillation, referred to as a fib.
In a fib, the heart rate is increased and the rhythm is entirely irregular. It can be treated if it is found
Palpitations are commonly associated with a change in breathing
You would need to consider an EKG to take a look at the heart rate and rhythm to see the reason for the symptoms that you are experiencing.
It would be best to have this done as soon as possible since it is affecting your breathing.
In addition to the EKG, blood tests such as a complete blood count and thyroid function test , may also be done as well.
You would be assessed and treatment started as needed
Most persons with palpitations have no issues once treatment is started
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
palpitations, best to be assessed
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Palpitations (feeling of increased heart beat) can have different possible causes.
The heart beats at a particular beat and also rhythm.
Palpitations can occur if the either one of these or both, are abnormal.
One of the most abnormal rhythms is atrial fibrillation, referred to as a fib.
In a fib, the heart rate is increased and the rhythm is entirely irregular. It can be treated if it is found
Palpitations are commonly associated with a change in breathing
You would need to consider an EKG to take a look at the heart rate and rhythm to see the reason for the symptoms that you are experiencing.
It would be best to have this done as soon as possible since it is affecting your breathing.
In addition to the EKG, blood tests such as a complete blood count and thyroid function test , may also be done as well.
You would be assessed and treatment started as needed
Most persons with palpitations have no issues once treatment is started
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Dr. Gibson for your information.
I called my friend who knows me well and is a herbalist and healer. She made me take deep breaths while she let me vent. Seems that I had a stress attack.
Didn't take too long and my heart slowed down - the beats were not irregular.
I slept well and woke up feeling normal. Again, thank you for being there!
I called my friend who knows me well and is a herbalist and healer. She made me take deep breaths while she let me vent. Seems that I had a stress attack.
Didn't take too long and my heart slowed down - the beats were not irregular.
I slept well and woke up feeling normal. Again, thank you for being there!
Brief Answer:
glad you are doing a lot better
Detailed Answer:
HI
So very glad that it wasn't serious
Deep breathing is one of the best forms of relaxation, works really well
Wishing you the best
glad you are doing a lot better
Detailed Answer:
HI
So very glad that it wasn't serious
Deep breathing is one of the best forms of relaxation, works really well
Wishing you the best
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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