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Having Rapid Heart Rate, Shortness Of Breath. Feel Dizzy, Nausea When Standing To Walk. On Diuretic, Benicar. Suggestions?
hello, l am in my 80 s and recently moved here from florida, for the past 2 days l have been experiencing rapid heart rate in the 120s ith shortness of breath. When I stand to walk across the room l become dizzy and sometimes nauseated, my appetite is good and I am trying to keep hydrated, I am currently taking a diuretic daily and benicar 10mg daily. Up to this point I have no real other medical conditions except I am hard of hearing. Thank you
Sun, 30 Jun 2013
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
THE FIRST STEP IS TO SEE A CARDIOLOGIST –
A thorough history and physical examination is the first step -
ECG (Electrocardiogram / EKG) – Routine 12-lead – is part of clinical examination.
Coronary Artery Disease / Disturbance of rate and rhythm / Postural Hypotension / Electrolyte disturbance (especially potassium) – have to be investigated...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
THE FIRST STEP IS TO SEE A CARDIOLOGIST –
A thorough history and physical examination is the first step -
ECG (Electrocardiogram / EKG) – Routine 12-lead – is part of clinical examination.
Coronary Artery Disease / Disturbance of rate and rhythm / Postural Hypotension / Electrolyte disturbance (especially potassium) – have to be investigated...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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