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Can Poison Ivy Cause Rapid And Irregular Heartbeat?

I have mitral valve prolapse and regurgitation. When I am feeling a little under the weather, it seems to affect my heartbeat at times. Can a bad case of poison ivy make my heartbeat speed up and beat irregularly? I am a 45 year old female. I finished a 3 1/2 mile run and suddenly my heart raced so quickly it actually scared me. It didn t slow down for several minutes. I have always had a bad reaction to poisin ivy and unfortunately have a bad rash right now. Would that affect my heart like when I am not feeling well?
Wed, 17 Feb 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, poison ivy can cause cardiac complications like arrhythmias (Atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supra ventricular tachycardia etc).
You are having existing mitral prolapse and regurgitation.
So we should first rule out arrhythmia for your symptoms.
So get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg).
You may need anti arrhythmia drug.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Can Poison Ivy Cause Rapid And Irregular Heartbeat?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, poison ivy can cause cardiac complications like arrhythmias (Atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supra ventricular tachycardia etc). You are having existing mitral prolapse and regurgitation. So we should first rule out arrhythmia for your symptoms. So get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg). You may need anti arrhythmia drug. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.