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I sometimes experience palpitations and chest heaviness. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I have been feeling palpitations in my heart. I have been diagnosed with SVT. I had the EP and RFA procedure done last month. The operation was not successful. After the process, I sometimes have high beats per minute of about 180 to 190 and chest heaviness. Please help.Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Due to unsuccessful RFA (radiofrequency ablation), you are still having SVT (supraventricular tachycardia) episodes resulting in palpitations. Continue taking medicines. Please talk to your cardiologist about attempting ablation. Let me check ... Read Full »
My heart suddenly accelerates despite normal reports. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My heart suddenly starts beating very fast from the last three years. My echo and ECG are always normal. Nowadays, I can feel the chest pain and some kind of picking in my right arm. My thyroid test is also normal. I do not know what to do. Doctors here do not know what my actual probl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.This can be cardiac arrhythmia like PSVT (paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia) or atrial fibrillation, in which heart rate suddenly goes up and also suddenly decreases. How much is your hemoglobin? Have you ever counted your pulse rate during the episodes? Have you u... Read Full »
Is PR interval of 118 milliseconds normal?
Query: Hello doctor, I had my annual physical check-up yesterday, and my EKG showed a shortened PR interval (118) with no Delta wave. This is new, my test last year was 130. I have a long history of super ventricular tachycardia episodes (diagnosed by a cardiologist) that I have always been able to control... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your PR interval is not short. It is normal. If there is an accessory pathway in heart that causes SVT (supraventricular tachycardia) will be diagnosed on EP (electrophysiological) study. If symptoms are frequent or bothersome, EP study and ablation is advised. I would s... Read Full »
Why is my heart having rapid uncontrollable pounding?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 24 years old, and my heart is having episodes of rapid, uncontrollable pounding which is giving me shortness of breath and faintness. This has only started recently with my first episode giving me tunnel vision. What should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This can be a cardiac arrhythmia like PSVT (paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia) or atrial fibrillation, in which heart rate suddenly goes up and also suddenly decreases. Blood pressure falls during these episodes, and one has dizziness, fainting, blackouts, some... Read Full »
I feel dizzy, heaviness in my chest, and weakness. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 33 years old. Sometimes, out of nowhere, I start feeling dizzy, pressure in the chest with heavy breathing and weak legs and hands. Sometimes, I have headaches. No arm or chest pain. It was happening to me when I lay down and now it happens when I am standing too. I took medicine for... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This can be cardiac arrhythmia like PSVT (paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia) or atrial fibrillation, in which heart rate suddenly goes up and also suddenly decreases. Blood pressure falls during these episodes and one has dizziness, fainting, chest pain or disc... Read Full »
I was diagnosed with SVT in my childhood. Can I have cardiac arrest if I work out or do cardio?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with SVT in my childhood. I stopped taking medications when I turned 18. I have started working out because I have gained a bit of weight over the years. I will be 30 this year. How high can my heart rate get when working out and doing cardio? I do not want to experienc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering your age, you can reach a maximum heart rate of 190 beats per minute. But, as you are taking the tablet Atenolol, I am afraid that you will not be able to reach this target. Besides, Atenolol is known to decrease your physical performance. I suggest avoid... Read Full »
Can you please suggest some remedies for my very fast heart rate episodes.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 37-year-old female who recently had very fast heart rate episodes. This has been happening on and off for the past four weeks. It comes on very suddenly when it happens, and my heart rate goes up to 165 bpm. It is very frightening. I have been to my doctor twice, but he thinks it i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Sudden episodes of fast heart rates and sudden cessation with normal echocardiography are most commonly supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). To confirm this rhythm, you have to have an ECG done when you have palpitations or fast heart rates. Al... Read Full »
Does mild atherosclerosis cause sharp chest pain with purple foot in an SVT patient?
Query: Hi doctor,Can you please tell me the significance of mild atherosclerotic vascular calcification on CT scan aorta or retroperitoneum? I am only 38-year-old. I have normal BP and lipid panel. I am not overweight do not smoke or drink. Sometimes get sharp chest pain and purple feet independent positio... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query of chest CT (computed tomography) scan. Please upload the CT scan report. I need to know some more details about your chest pain. Where is the exact location of your chest pain? How long does it exist? Is it on exertion or walking or even at... Read Full »
Do atherosclerotic calcifications cause leg pain and blue feet in a dependent position?
Query: Hi doctor,I have SVT. I have been having back pain and leg pain. I have a previous history of GERD and premature ovarian failure. I got CBC and CMP done. Can you tell me what mild atherosclerotic vascular calcification in CT scan means and if it is dangerous? Kindly guide me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Aorta is the largest artery in the body. It gets atherosclerotic changes over the lifetime of a person. Some have fast, and some have a slow process of atherosclerosis. Mild atherosclerotic changes are not dangerous. Every person has these changes. Some have more, some ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 19-year-old female my height is 64.5 inches and my weight is 127 pounds. When I am showering in a standing position I feel really tired and that is my heart is beating fast so I set on the floor to relax and I suffer from upper back and neck pain with terrible headaches and when ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. There are multiple possibilities like low hemoglobin, thyroid, heart issues, or anxiety related. The most likely cause appears to be low hemoglobin. Low hemoglobin or also called anemia can lead to palpitations, tirednes... Read Full »