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Suggest Treatment For Heart Palpitation Which Is Around 200 Bpm

hi, my question is 2 nights ago i woke up with heart palpitations. i started to sweat and my heart felt like it was beating 200 bpm. i got scared and ran outside so i can get some fresh air and it went away slowly. should i have gone to the doctor to get checked. sometimes i get sob but it goes away. does it have to do anything with a having a 10 month old? or should i just go get checked out to be on the safe side
Fri, 29 Jan 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely consult cardiologist and rule out out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart).
You are having tachycardia, sweating, shortness of breath. All these favour arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation(AF), atrial flutter, supra ventricular tachycardia (SVT) more.
And all these are common in young female especially after delivery.
So better to consult cardiologist and get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg).
On the basis of reports, you will need anti arrhythmia drugs.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Don't wait at home because if untreated these can be life threatening.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Heart Palpitation Which Is Around 200 Bpm

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely consult cardiologist and rule out out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart). You are having tachycardia, sweating, shortness of breath. All these favour arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation(AF), atrial flutter, supra ventricular tachycardia (SVT) more. And all these are common in young female especially after delivery. So better to consult cardiologist and get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg). On the basis of reports, you will need anti arrhythmia drugs. Don t worry, you will be alright. Don t wait at home because if untreated these can be life threatening. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.