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What could be the cause of increased heartbeats?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My heart has suddenly started beating very fast for the last three years. My echocardiogram and ECG have always been normal. Lately, I have been experiencing chest pain and a kind of tingling in my right arm. My thyroid test results are also normal. I do not know what to do. The doctors here are unsure about my actual problem.

Can you please help me?

Answered by Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode is a Consultant Cardiologist dedicated to diagnosing and managing various heart conditions with precision and care. He focuses on improving cardiovascular health through advanced treatments and preventive strategies. With expertise in providing personalized care, he strives to support patients in achieving better heart health, enhancing their quality of life, and reducing the risk of future cardiac complications.

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Hello,

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This could be cardiac arrhythmias, such as PSVT (paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia) or atrial fibrillation, in which the heart rate suddenly increases and then suddenly decreases. What is your hemoglobin level? Have you ever measured your pulse rate during the episodes? Have you undergone Holter monitoring? Usually, an ECG is normal because it is often done between episodes. An ECG (electrocardiogram) performed during episodes will show abnormalities. It would be helpful if you could upload your ECG and echocardiogram reports for further evaluation.

Is there any stress or anxiety associated with or preceding the increase in heart rate? Until your evaluation is complete, you can continue taking Bisoprolol. If none of the above options are successful, the last option is an electrophysiological study, which is an invasive test that can diagnose and often treat arrhythmias permanently in most cases.

I hope this helps, and please get back to me with more information.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At June 9, 2018
Reviewed At October 25, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode is a Consultant Cardiologist dedicated to diagnosing and managing various heart conditions with precision and care. He focuses on improving cardiovascular health through advanced treatments and preventive strategies. With expertise in providing personalized care, he strives to support patients in achieving better heart health, enhancing their quality of life, and reducing the risk of future cardiac complications.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode is a Consultant Cardiologist dedicated to diagnosing and managing various heart conditions with precision and care. He focuses on improving cardiovascular health through advanced treatments and preventive strategies. With expertise in providing personalized care, he strives to support patients in achieving better heart health, enhancing their quality of life, and reducing the risk of future cardiac complications.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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