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I have blood pressure with anxiety and extra heartbeats. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 37-year-old police officer who has been in the job for over 19 years, I have seen tons of tragedy in my career. I have always been a hypochondriac and ultra-sensitive to any irregular heartbeats or heart-related issues. I grew up around a family who always helped each other out and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate your detailed write up. It made it easy for me to understand what the problem might be. I really do understand your situation. Having to constantly live with fear of having a heart attack can weigh you down. But I assure you everything is fine. The extra... Read Full »
What is the reason for my erratic heart palpitations?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 44-year-old female with heart issues and a family history of heart attacks and heart aneurysms. I have hypertension, and I have been treated with Norvasc 5 mg and Metoprolol 25 mg in the morning and 12.5 mg in the evening. I also have PVCs, PACs, and occasional SVT. I quit smoki... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The cause of your palpitations seems to be the use of GABA (gamma-Aminobutyric acid). One of the side effects of GABA is anxiety and anxiety is a big cause of palpitations. This is why the Holter monitor is not showing anything to indicate a problem. In the case of d... Read Full »
Do palpitation and increased heart rate indicate an underlying pathology?
Query: Hi doctor, My heart rate gets abnormal after different intervals. Yesterday my BP was 80/140 mmHg. I get palpitation and feel uneasy while I am angry or during a sudden emotional rush. I have been feeling this problem for the past one year. I am taking Telmikind (20 mg), and Nebicard (2.5 mg). And I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. Sorry to hear about your health issues. Please be positive, and you will be fine. You were experiencing palpitations. These showcases as a rapid heartbeat or a racing heart. Often palpitations are not caused by underlying heart diseases. The re... Read Full »
I suffer from frequent palpitations and dizziness. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I suffer from frequent palpitations and dizziness. I am very worried. I have no diabetes and my blood pressure is normal. Can I get a cardiac arrest? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I went through your reports (the attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Arrhythmias are the most common cause of dizziness and palpitations in people your age. So, I suggest you do an ECG (echocar... Read Full »
I have incomplete RBBB, palpitations, and SVEs. Brugada syndrome?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old female. I have the following findings in EKG. Right axis deviation, right ventricular hypertrophy with repolarization abnormality, incomplete RBBB and Symptoms: Palpitations. The following are the findings on the Holter monitor: The patient had a min HR of 47 bpm, a ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I will look at your investigations in detail and get back to you in some minutes with a follow-up reply. Thank you. Read Full »
My blood pressure lies in a normal range but I experience palpitations in my chest and abdomen. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 27 years old and have blood pressure in the range of 110/80 mm Hg and 130/71 mm Hg and a pulse rate of around 90 beats per minute. I am being able to feel palpitations in my left chest and stomach. Why is this feeling coming in the chest and abdomen? I am feeling a bit weak, and today... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are having issues with palpitations. Palpitations can be scary, especially when you feel pulses in different parts of your body, but often not harmful or pose a danger, especially in young people. Palpitations can be caused by anxiety, un... Read Full »
I have constant pain in the middle of my chest. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am 28 years old. I have pain in the middle of my chest. It has been one day with it, and it only hurts when I carry something, bend down, or do movements that require some strength. It is a constant pain. Please help.Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is sad to hear about the way you are feeling. Chest pain is widespread amongst the general population. Chest pain is often associated with a heart problem which is not always the case. Your chest pain is caused most likely by a muscle pr... Read Full »
Why does my heart suddenly beat rapidly and irregularly while I am at rest?
Query: Hello doctor,I had suffered from PVCs and was diagnosed with "athlete's heart" a few years ago as my left chamber had increased. This was also the origin of PVCs. During the monitoring phase, I reduced my exercise intensity, and the heart size returned to normal. My heart was deemed healthy. I have... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems you have issues with palpitations occasionally, which are very common amongst the healthy population. They often do not pose a threat. However, I have a few questions. Did you calculate your BMI (basal m... Read Full »
Are left-hand pain with palpitations indicative of cardiac disorder?
Query: Hi doctor, I woke up with heart palpitations after drinking and eating pizza last night. Today my left arm near the tricep or shoulder and back had radiating pain. However, when I worked out (30 minutes on the treadmill), my pain went away. I also have very bad gastritis today and burping a lot. Pl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are experiencing palpitations. Alcohol, cigarettes, etc., worsens palpitations. Therefore, I advise you to stop drinking. Any history of shortness of breath or dizziness? Please answer the question so that I can guide you appropriately. Read Full »
What could raise my heartbeat?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a rapid heartbeat, and my heart skips a beat. And when I lay down, I do not feel at ease. I use to take Percocet and smoke weed a lot. But now I have stopped it for about six months. I use to take Percocet rarely, but I did take it. I went and got blood work done, and they said I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for reaching out to us. You are merely experiencing palpitations. These are sensations that make you feel like your heart is racing. They are often benign in young people like you, rarely caused by severe conditions. Smoking, alcohol, coffee, etc. are very commo... Read Full »