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What Causes Rapid Heart Beats?

I have a history of A-fib. I have had a rapid heart beat which on a pulse ox will range from upper 80 s to 110 at rest. I had an EKG done yester day that stated Old Anterior infarct. Negative Procordial T-waves. I had a complete Thyroidectomy on 10-10-14 due to cancer my thyroid # s are what they call normal range. I have an Echocardiogram on the 15th with a 24 hour monitor after. Just would like a little more knowledge of what could be going on. I just do not feel right.
Fri, 6 Feb 2015
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Hi
Thank you for sharing with HCM
I read your query and understand your concern
First you have to be calm because cardiac frequence is called as normal till 120
The old cardiac infarct can generate atrial fibrillation so you need to be carefullbto monitaore your cardiac rhythm
If atrial fibrillation is diagnosed you should start anticoagulation
Thyroid dysfunction can cause cardiac rhythm disorder but as you said your hormonal value are normal I don't think that thyroid is responsible for your tachycardia
Anyway I don't see reason for you too worry too much as your parameters are normal
Wish you good health and fast recovery
Feel free to contact me further questions or queries
Regards
Dr Drilona Kenga
Cardiologist
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What Causes Rapid Heart Beats?

Hi Thank you for sharing with HCM I read your query and understand your concern First you have to be calm because cardiac frequence is called as normal till 120 The old cardiac infarct can generate atrial fibrillation so you need to be carefullbto monitaore your cardiac rhythm If atrial fibrillation is diagnosed you should start anticoagulation Thyroid dysfunction can cause cardiac rhythm disorder but as you said your hormonal value are normal I don t think that thyroid is responsible for your tachycardia Anyway I don t see reason for you too worry too much as your parameters are normal Wish you good health and fast recovery Feel free to contact me further questions or queries Regards Dr Drilona Kenga Cardiologist