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Suggest Treatment For Heart Palpitations In An Elderly Person
Question: Fit 51 year-old marathon runner, male, no history of any medical difficulties other than treatment for pre-cancerous crusts on my bald head, running >20 miles every week + Cycling + Karate. Last three weeks, experiencing tremors in chest, noticeable at night,especially when I change sleeping position. Lasts two minutes or less. Enough to wake me a number of times during the night. Similar sensation, getting-up in morning.
Brief Answer:
Hi Garvey welcome to HCM, Even though you are a good athlete
Detailed Answer:
Hi Garvey
welcome to HCM,
Even though you are a good athlete and doing a great job for your age, you have to be careful. There are numerous incidences of athletes developing cardiac (heart) enlargement and even sudden death. I would like you to take this seriously and get an EKG and 2D echo done. I am sure it will all come normal, but why take a chance? It will also remove any anxiety that you may have. Regards
Hi Garvey welcome to HCM, Even though you are a good athlete
Detailed Answer:
Hi Garvey
welcome to HCM,
Even though you are a good athlete and doing a great job for your age, you have to be careful. There are numerous incidences of athletes developing cardiac (heart) enlargement and even sudden death. I would like you to take this seriously and get an EKG and 2D echo done. I am sure it will all come normal, but why take a chance? It will also remove any anxiety that you may have. Regards
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