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What Causes Abnormal Heart Rhythm When Stressed?
I have a heart rhythm irregularity in that my heart skips beats, especially when I m under stress (I had another episode, much worse) about 9-10 yrs. ago and started on Atenolol which seemed to help dramatically until recently). Both times I have been under extreme duress. My doctor knows about this condition but didn t seem concerned about it. I would like your opinion, please.
Tue, 16 Sep 2014
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Skipped beats have to be carefully evaluated.A baseline EKG with 24 h holter ecg can accurately diagnose the missed beats.A screening 2 dimensional echo can help to rule out organic heart lesions.Drugs like metoprolol and amiodarione can treat the conduction disturbances.reduce the intake of coffee.consult your cardiologist for further queries.
THank you
Skipped beats have to be carefully evaluated.A baseline EKG with 24 h holter ecg can accurately diagnose the missed beats.A screening 2 dimensional echo can help to rule out organic heart lesions.Drugs like metoprolol and amiodarione can treat the conduction disturbances.reduce the intake of coffee.consult your cardiologist for further queries.
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