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Suggest Remedy For Heart Palpitations, Breathlessness And Vertigo

what is abnormal repolarization possible nonspecific. I have just had an ECG (EKG) and been told I need to speak to my doctor. I have had hole in the heart surgery when I was 10 yrs old and repair on atrial fibrillation 10 yrs ago ( I am 37). Lately I have been experiencing palpitations, light headed and breathlessness. Not sure if it s physical or I am having anxiety attacks. Bloods all done and normal. Just worried about this ECG result. Can t find anything on net about it. Thank you in advance
Fri, 5 Feb 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should first rule out heart diseases for your symptoms before considering anxiety attack.
You are having significant past history of atrial fibrillation and heart surgery, so we should first rule out arrhythmia as a cause for your palpitations.
So get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg).
If all these are normal then we can say that your symptoms are due to anxiety attack.
In that case, you need to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don't worry, you will be alright. First rule out heart diseases.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Heart Palpitations, Breathlessness And Vertigo

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out heart diseases for your symptoms before considering anxiety attack. You are having significant past history of atrial fibrillation and heart surgery, so we should first rule out arrhythmia as a cause for your palpitations. So get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg). If all these are normal then we can say that your symptoms are due to anxiety attack. In that case, you need to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don t worry, you will be alright. First rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.