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What Causes Heart Palpitations?
Question: I'm a 39 year old female I'm having rapid heartbeats and some palpitations. I'm so scared that something horrible might be wrong. Every time an episode starts I have a hot flash. I saw a doctor today and had blood drawn and they are fitting me with a Holter monitor, but I'm just very concerned. My heart is still racing and at times flutters. Should I go ahead and just go to the ER?
Brief Answer:
My advice is to go on ER...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
As long as you feel palpitations with your heart flutering you should go to ER for an emergency evaluation.
If everything is ok than you should continue with your cardiologist.
If you were my patient I would suggest the following examinations to find out the cause of your concerns:
- Cardiac echo
- Holter monitoring
- Blood work
- Thyroid hormones
- stress test
Hope you will find this information helpful!
Wish you health!
Dr.Benard
My advice is to go on ER...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
As long as you feel palpitations with your heart flutering you should go to ER for an emergency evaluation.
If everything is ok than you should continue with your cardiologist.
If you were my patient I would suggest the following examinations to find out the cause of your concerns:
- Cardiac echo
- Holter monitoring
- Blood work
- Thyroid hormones
- stress test
Hope you will find this information helpful!
Wish you health!
Dr.Benard
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