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I have a LAD lesion. Is it causing my tachycardia?
Query: Hi doctor, I have tachycardia (resting heart rate 125 bpm) while just walking around the house and not doing much. My heart rate was about 160 bpm. I do get chest pains and tightness. I also have a 70% LAD lesion. My question is would the lesion be causing my tachycardia? Should I consult my cardiol... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Blockage of 70% is referred to as noncritical blockage. I suggest tablet Ecosprin 75 mg (Aspirin) every night, so that the blockage will not progress in the future. Tachycardia can be because of a large number of causes varying from anxiety, stress, anemia, decreased coro... Read Full »
What causes fast heartbeat and chest pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been having fast heartbeat and severe chest pain. When I consulted a doctor, he prescribed Atenolol for me. It relieved the pain for some time, but now it continues. There are no further investigations. The onset is sudden and for the past six months, I am having severe chest pai... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have not mentioned your smoking habits. Smoking is a sole risk factor for all cardiac diseases. You were on Atenolol for hypertension. You have neither mentioned the BP nor the dose of Atenolol. Chest pain for six months cannot be overlooked. Is your pain dull aching... Read Full »
I am suffering from tachycardia and shortness of breath. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 23 years old. My height is 163 centimetres, and I weigh 140 pounds. I eat relatively healthy, and have a healthy smoothie every day, and I do not enjoy sugar at all. I have had tachycardia four times since my junior year of high school. The third time it happened to me, I was playin... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are extra, abnormal heartbeats that begin in one of your heart's two lower pumping chambers (ventricles). These extra beats disrupt your regular heart rhythm. The most common cause of PVC is coronary artery disease. However, oth... Read Full »
Why do I have tachycardia and dyspnea at night?
Query: Hi doctor, I have tachycardia, and dyspnea at night. It causes sleep disturbance. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. High tachycardia and dyspnea at night are also called paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea. These are indicators of cardiac disease. Few basic tests of cardiology should be done to rule out coronary artery disease or congestive cardiac failure or arrhythmia. 2 D echocardiogram ... Read Full »
Can Bisoprolol be used for high heart rate?
Query: Hi doctor, I am facing problem of high heart rate of around 100 beats per minute. I can also feel my beat even if I am at rest. My ECG, echo and TMT test are normal. My doctor prescribed Bisoprolol 2.5. Is that fine for me? Is there any serious problem? I am 26 years old. My BP is 130/80 mmHg. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Heart rate from 60 to 100 beats per minute is normal. As you say your heart rate is around 100 beats per minutes it is not tachycardia, but it can best be termed as heart rate on higher side. Firstly, you have not mentioned your lifestyle, sleep cycle, smoking habits and... Read Full »