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What Causes Numbness In Left Arm And High Heart Rate?

I m a 29 year old female. About 10 pounds over weight Last night I woke up with a heart rate of at least 180 bpm and my left arm was numb (I woke up flat on my back) I sat up and after a minute it went down to 115 bpm. I layed back down and my arm went numb again so I sat back up and tried breathing steadily for a few more minutes and then finally layed back down and fell asleep once my heart went down below 100. Ive been waking up frequently to numb arms even though I was not laying on them. Thoughts?
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Hi welcome to health care magic,
I understand your query and concern.
Your symptoms are suggestive of Ongoing Myocardial ischemia. I advise you to get an ECG 2D Echo,lipid profile,he CRP,Troponin I.I also advise you to stress echo done and chest x ray immediately.Also monitor your blood pressure and heart rate.Take drugs like clopilet,Ecosprin,lipid lowering drugs,pantop immediately. Avoid smoking and alcohol.Also take drugs like clonazepam by consulting your doctor.Also take fruits like apple,pomegranate.Take salt restricted high protein diet.Coronary angiogram with or without stenting is the treatment of choice.Exercise regularly for 30 min.Also Meditation,yoga,breathing exercises will help.Consult your cardiologist for expert management.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
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What Causes Numbness In Left Arm And High Heart Rate?

Hi welcome to health care magic, I understand your query and concern. Your symptoms are suggestive of Ongoing Myocardial ischemia. I advise you to get an ECG 2D Echo,lipid profile,he CRP,Troponin I.I also advise you to stress echo done and chest x ray immediately.Also monitor your blood pressure and heart rate.Take drugs like clopilet,Ecosprin,lipid lowering drugs,pantop immediately. Avoid smoking and alcohol.Also take drugs like clonazepam by consulting your doctor.Also take fruits like apple,pomegranate.Take salt restricted high protein diet.Coronary angiogram with or without stenting is the treatment of choice.Exercise regularly for 30 min.Also Meditation,yoga,breathing exercises will help.Consult your cardiologist for expert management. Post your further queries if any, Thank you.