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Should I Take Aspirin After Experiencing Rapid Heart Beat?
hi my name is john, my wife has been experiencing brief intervals of rapid heart beat every once in a while for about two years. today she has had two episodes . we are wondering if she should take some aspirin tonight or something else just in case.
Tue, 7 Jan 2014
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Small dose aspirin has anti-platelet / used to reduce the incidence of clotting
It has no effects on the rate
The beats need documentation and investigation…
EKG / HOLTER (24 to 48 hour ambulatory monitoring) / ECHOcardiogram / TMT (Treadmill exercise ECG) / LABORATORY work-up – may all be necessary for further assessment and assistance.
Good luck
Take care
Wishing all well
God bless
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Small dose aspirin has anti-platelet / used to reduce the incidence of clotting
It has no effects on the rate
The beats need documentation and investigation…
EKG / HOLTER (24 to 48 hour ambulatory monitoring) / ECHOcardiogram / TMT (Treadmill exercise ECG) / LABORATORY work-up – may all be necessary for further assessment and assistance.
Good luck
Take care
Wishing all well
God bless
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