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Undergone Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Due To Anxiety. Have Tachycardia. Meaning?
Hi i suffer from anxiety . i have undergone a cardiovascular risk assessment this week , my bp is normal, cholesterol normal and chest sounds fine but i had an ecg today showing some tachycardia the nurse showed the gp and he has asked to see me next week. is this normal or will i be put on medication and should i be worried.
Fri, 21 Sep 2012
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Tachycardia can occur due to anxiety. If the ECG is normal, do not worry. Most probably the second appointment is for follow-up for your condition.
Regards
Dr Ahmad
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Tachycardia can occur due to anxiety. If the ECG is normal, do not worry. Most probably the second appointment is for follow-up for your condition.
Regards
Dr Ahmad
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