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What Causes A Sudden Onset On Tachycardia?

I had sudden onset of tachycardia that lasted almost 2 hours. I am on Metoprolol, Valsartan with Htz. spironolactone, and Amiodorone. My heartrate reached 128 bpm. My blood pressure was a little high, 147/90 and fell to 108/68 during the episode. Blood oxygen fell to 93. I am treated for hypertension, COPD (non smoker), afib and tachycardia, and kidney failure. I was dizzy, short of breath, weak, and virtually non functional. Kidneys have not functioned well today. During episode, went to bathroom 3 times and started feeling better. Laid down because I did not feel like sitting up. BO is still 93, BP is 108/68 range, HR is 90 range. Doctor says there is nothing wrong with me. These episodes are almost daily. I am 75 and under extreme stress. what do I tell my doctor next week when I see him for BP management? Thank you for your advice
Mon, 24 Sep 2018
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Hi,

There are various issues which can give you sudden tachycardia as:
- reflex tachycardia in conditions of low BP
- overlapping doses of certain drugs
- electrolyte imbalance via diuretics
- conduction disturbances
- anxiety, stress
- inadequate sleep or else.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
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What Causes A Sudden Onset On Tachycardia?

Hi, There are various issues which can give you sudden tachycardia as: - reflex tachycardia in conditions of low BP - overlapping doses of certain drugs - electrolyte imbalance via diuretics - conduction disturbances - anxiety, stress - inadequate sleep or else. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon