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Experiencing Fast Heart Beats, Lightheadedness. What Could This Be?
at 12:00 today i was experiencing something very weird. my heart was beating very fast, i felt like i was burning up, i was shaky, and lightheaded. i had to leave class because of this. i got something to eat (cinnabun and large gatorade) and afterwards felt a LITTLE better. later on not too long ago i wasstarting to feel light headed and my heart was slightly fast. at the moment. i am feeling alright.
Sat, 31 Aug 2013
Hi,
Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.
This type of presentation is seen with syncope which usually occur with prolonged standing.
But an underlying heart rhythm abnormality known as cardiac arrhythmias has to be ruled out by examination with a physician.
Investigations like ECG, 2D Echo is required to assess the heart rhythm and cardiac function.
Consult the physician as early as possible for further evaluation and management.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.
This type of presentation is seen with syncope which usually occur with prolonged standing.
But an underlying heart rhythm abnormality known as cardiac arrhythmias has to be ruled out by examination with a physician.
Investigations like ECG, 2D Echo is required to assess the heart rhythm and cardiac function.
Consult the physician as early as possible for further evaluation and management.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
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