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I have always had these irregular heart beats which leave me short of breath and i can feel the really deep heart beat. But as of late its been happening alot 4-5 times a day and just recently i received 5-6 heavy heart beats which left me breathless and panicking..
Here your cardiac cause should be evaluated according to history.
Investigate your case with consulting cardiologist by....... 1.Physical examination and auscultation 2.Blood pressure measurement 3.EKG 4.Echocardiography if needed 5.If arrhythmia suspected than 24 hour Holter monitoring useful....
You can also have premature contractions atrial or ventricular which can be ruled out by above investigation....
Also get checked your electrolyte level ex.potassium and calcium ...
According to cause further treatment guided . Advise : cardiologist consultation....
Take care
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What Causes Irregular Heartbeats?
Hi welcome to HCM... Here your cardiac cause should be evaluated according to history. Investigate your case with consulting cardiologist by....... 1.Physical examination and auscultation 2.Blood pressure measurement 3.EKG 4.Echocardiography if needed 5.If arrhythmia suspected than 24 hour Holter monitoring useful.... You can also have premature contractions atrial or ventricular which can be ruled out by above investigation.... Also get checked your electrolyte level ex.potassium and calcium ... According to cause further treatment guided . Advise : cardiologist consultation.... Take care