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Suggest Treatment For Breathing Problem And Discomfort In Heart

i have been having episodes where my heart feels like it stops...cutting off my breath for a second. i have to cough a few times to get any feeling back. right afterwards the beats are hard and very slow for maybe 5-6 beats then it goes back to normal. i have a history of afib.
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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Hi ! I had gone through your question and I understand your concern .
I would say that these symptoms are caused from arrhythmia ( heart rhythm disorders ).Since you have a history of Atrial fibrillation this may cause your heart rhythm problem .
When the symptoms comes and after the heart goes back to normal , we call it Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation ..
If you have any chest pain call the hospital .
I would advise to ask for an appointment with your local doctor , He will monitor your heart rate , (do an ECG) check the condition OF the heart (if there is a main cause of your atrial fibrilation ) , He may prescribe you Aspirin or other drugs to prevent th blood to clot .or drugs to control your heart rhythm according to the results of the examinations

Wish you good health!
If you have any additional questions please feel free to ask me .
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Suggest Treatment For Breathing Problem And Discomfort In Heart

Hi ! I had gone through your question and I understand your concern . I would say that these symptoms are caused from arrhythmia ( heart rhythm disorders ).Since you have a history of Atrial fibrillation this may cause your heart rhythm problem . When the symptoms comes and after the heart goes back to normal , we call it Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation .. If you have any chest pain call the hospital . I would advise to ask for an appointment with your local doctor , He will monitor your heart rate , (do an ECG) check the condition OF the heart (if there is a main cause of your atrial fibrilation ) , He may prescribe you Aspirin or other drugs to prevent th blood to clot .or drugs to control your heart rhythm according to the results of the examinations Wish you good health! If you have any additional questions please feel free to ask me .