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What Causes Heart Palpitations And Cough?
Question: My heart beats strong or slightly rapid then i start coughing. It started about twice a day three weeks ago now it happens often. I went to the er three days ago and everything was negative blood enzymes ekg chest xrays.... Do you know what it could be. Could it be allergies?
Brief Answer:
Seems more like Tachycardia.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Seems more like intermittent irregular Tachycardia associated with or triggered by coughing.
Tachycardia means irregular rapid heart beats.Actually this can be missed in regular investigations.So consider getting 24 hours holter EKG tests, its done over 24 hours with portable device given to you, so a episode of such rapid heart beats can be documented.Other investigation is stress test.
Seeing a cardiologist would be ideal step at the moment.These test result will help reach diagnosis and plan treatment.
Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards
Seems more like Tachycardia.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Seems more like intermittent irregular Tachycardia associated with or triggered by coughing.
Tachycardia means irregular rapid heart beats.Actually this can be missed in regular investigations.So consider getting 24 hours holter EKG tests, its done over 24 hours with portable device given to you, so a episode of such rapid heart beats can be documented.Other investigation is stress test.
Seeing a cardiologist would be ideal step at the moment.These test result will help reach diagnosis and plan treatment.
Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards
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