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What Causes Rapid Heart Beats?

I'm a 43 year old female i have been experiencing a rapid heart beat(tachycardia) which makes me dizzy, i can"y breath and break out in hot flashes. I had a partial hysterectomy 13 years ago i still have my ovaries. Im worried this might be serious but not sure.
Thu, 23 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should first rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) in your case because arrhythmia can cause rapid heart rate (tachycardia), dizziness, breathing difficulty etc.
And if not treated promptly, arrhythmia can be life threatening.
So immediately consult doctor and get done
1. Ecg
2. 2d echo
3. Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg).
You may need anti arrhythmia drug on the basis of these reports.
If all these are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart diseases.
Sometimes, uncontrolled stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Don't worry, you will be alright. But first rule out arrhythmia.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Rapid Heart Beats?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) in your case because arrhythmia can cause rapid heart rate (tachycardia), dizziness, breathing difficulty etc. And if not treated promptly, arrhythmia can be life threatening. So immediately consult doctor and get done 1. Ecg 2. 2d echo 3. Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg). You may need anti arrhythmia drug on the basis of these reports. If all these are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart diseases. Sometimes, uncontrolled stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Don t worry, you will be alright. But first rule out arrhythmia. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.