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Increased Heartbeat, Light Headedness. Should I Be Concerned?

In the last 6 months, it has happened 3 times during casual volleyball games where my heart rate suddenly spikes from a normal heart rate to about 170 bpm, and I feel light headed. It lasts for roughly 2 minutes, then drops back to a normal rate. The first time (about 5-6 months ago) during volleyball was when I dove, and the "episode" seemed to start the instant I hit the ground. The second time (about 2-3 months ago) was during volleyball, and it seemed to instantly start right when I spiked the ball. The third time (earlier today) it seemed to instantly start right when I hit the ground from diving. I don't recall this ever happening to me prior to 6 months ago. Should I be concerned? I'm a 27 year old male, and I'm in decent shape (5'10", about 160 lbs). I don't always eat very healthily, but I'm regularly active, and am involved in sports year round.
posted on Tue, 11 Jun 2013
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Hello,
I went through' your complaints. It may be a common symptom without any major heart problem. What you need is a complete history taking and clinical examination by the physician/cardiologist. First ECG to be taken to assess the heart.
Then for this event monitor is useful. If not a treadmill test is needed to find out any abnormal rhythm or heart beat. The treatment is as per the evaluation of the reports.
I wish you all the best


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Increased Heartbeat, Light Headedness. Should I Be Concerned?

Hello, I went through your complaints. It may be a common symptom without any major heart problem. What you need is a complete history taking and clinical examination by the physician/cardiologist. First ECG to be taken to assess the heart. Then for this event monitor is useful. If not a treadmill test is needed to find out any abnormal rhythm or heart beat. The treatment is as per the evaluation of the reports. I wish you all the best