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Can Heart Palpitations Indicate Angina?

im a 50 year old female,167lbs 5 8 . I ve had heart palipatations since around 17 yrs old. Up until the last 6 months I only had them on and off. When I would eat chocolate or drink caffine. Only when I was pregnant when I was 25 did I have them for 24 hours straight. Recently I get them right after I eat anything. Do anything even just a little physical,like walking or doing nothing at all. Everyday I have them for at least 1-3 hours combined. It is not anxiety. My dad had palpatations all his life. Started with angina at about 46 yrs.
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
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Hi,

Is your hemoglobin normal, please get it tested. Palpitations is not an indicator of angina. Some people have inherent tendency of fast heart rate, and it may lead to palpitations, the condition is called as inappropriate sinus tachycardia. There is cause for it and it occurs due to defect in pacemaker.

Before labelling this we will need to rule out secondary cause like low hb, anxiety, and thyroid. You get one thyroid test done and also ECG. You can also get tab Ciplar LA prescribed from local doctor for palpitations and controlling heart rate.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
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Can Heart Palpitations Indicate Angina?

Hi, Is your hemoglobin normal, please get it tested. Palpitations is not an indicator of angina. Some people have inherent tendency of fast heart rate, and it may lead to palpitations, the condition is called as inappropriate sinus tachycardia. There is cause for it and it occurs due to defect in pacemaker. Before labelling this we will need to rule out secondary cause like low hb, anxiety, and thyroid. You get one thyroid test done and also ECG. You can also get tab Ciplar LA prescribed from local doctor for palpitations and controlling heart rate. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode