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Can anxiety cause a sudden increase in heart rate?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

The day before yesterday, my heart rate rose to 220 beats per minute, and it remained elevated for about three hours while my blood pressure was quite low. I did not engage in any physical activity that day. This same problem occurred eight years ago and lasted for half an hour. Suddenly, it happened to me again the day before yesterday, and my entire shoulder was also in a lot of pain. What should I do? Everything is fine now, but I am feeling a bit weak. Currently, I am taking homeopathic medicines.

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka

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Faculty of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ilir Sharka is a Cardiologist. He can diagnose and manage heart diseases such as coronary artery disease and heart failure. He can interpret ECG, echocardiography, and stress tests. He can help in hypertension management and lipid control. He can treat arrhythmias and conduction disorders. He also does interventional procedures, including angioplasty and stenting (where applicable). He can help in heart valve disease assessment and management. He can provide preventive cardiology and risk factor modification.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern, and your symptoms could be due to anxiety or cardiac arrhythmia. I recommend consulting your doctor and having these tests done: a resting ECG (electrocardiogram), a cardiac ultrasound, and ambulatory ECG monitoring for 24 to 48 hours to exclude cardiac arrhythmia. Additionally, tests for thyroid hormone levels to check for thyroid dysfunction, blood electrolytes to assess for any possible imbalances, and a complete blood count to check for anemia would be advisable.

Thanks and regards.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At July 23, 2018
Reviewed At November 5, 2024

Education:

Faculty of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ilir Sharka is a Cardiologist. He can diagnose and manage heart diseases such as coronary artery disease and heart failure. He can interpret ECG, echocardiography, and stress tests. He can help in hypertension management and lipid control. He can treat arrhythmias and conduction disorders. He also does interventional procedures, including angioplasty and stenting (where applicable). He can help in heart valve disease assessment and management. He can provide preventive cardiology and risk factor modification.

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.

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

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Education:

Faculty of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ilir Sharka is a Cardiologist. He can diagnose and manage heart diseases such as coronary artery disease and heart failure. He can interpret ECG, echocardiography, and stress tests. He can help in hypertension management and lipid control. He can treat arrhythmias and conduction disorders. He also does interventional procedures, including angioplasty and stenting (where applicable). He can help in heart valve disease assessment and management. He can provide preventive cardiology and risk factor modification.

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

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