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Had Rapid Heartbeat, Monitored, Found More Beats Than Normal. Should I Try Low Dose Of BP Tab?
I recently wore a heart monitor for 24 hours due to a rapid heartbeat and pounding heart I was exeriencing....the results showed that my heart was beating over 5000 more beats per 24 hour period than normal. Is this a condition I should be concerned about. My dr. said to try a low dose blood pressure med ( bystolic ) even though I already have a low to average blood pressure.... I am concerned, especially about the pounding which I feel each and every day. I exercise often and am not overweight . 55 yrs old.
Thu, 13 Dec 2012
Yes its a matter of worry and see a Cardiologist.Its tachycardia and precise cause of this must me evaluated through appropriate tests to rule out underlying Coronary Artery disease
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