HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Causes Shortness Of Breath, Heart Palpitations And Dizziness?

default
Posted on Tue, 24 Mar 2015
Question: 51 years old... hard construction labor....smoker. Has shortness of breath...rapid pulse....dizzy...head spinning. Is this anxiety? Afib? Help. Wondering if we should call 911
doctor
Answered by Dr. Divakara (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY.

Detailed Answer:
HI

Greeting from Dr. Divakara.P     
First of all thanks for choosing Healthcaremagic for posting your query.


Yes these are symptoms of Afib or other kind of Arrhythmias ( Afib is a form of Arrhythmias ) Also looking at his symptoms it feels like a serious attack .

TAKE HIM TO ER IMMEDIATELY.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask .
Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Divakara

Internal Medicine Specialist

Practicing since :2006

Answered : 2358 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Emergency Medicine Specialist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
What Causes Shortness Of Breath, Heart Palpitations And Dizziness?

Brief Answer: CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY. Detailed Answer: HI Greeting from Dr. Divakara.P First of all thanks for choosing Healthcaremagic for posting your query. Yes these are symptoms of Afib or other kind of Arrhythmias ( Afib is a form of Arrhythmias ) Also looking at his symptoms it feels like a serious attack . TAKE HIM TO ER IMMEDIATELY. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarifications feel free to ask .