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What Causes Extremely Fast Heartbeats While Getting Up Quickly?

Hi, I do not suffer from panic attacks of any sort but sometimes I might get up from the sofa quickly or expend a quick burst of energy and this will cause my heart to begin beating extremely fast (around 190bpm). It can continue beating like this for 20 minutes on some occasions. The doctors say I either have panic attacks or I am just overly aware of my heart beat. None of which are true. Doctors have been unable to capture one of these occurrences with an ECG. Any ideas?
Mon, 7 Sep 2015
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Welcome to HCM. I suspect that this is a physiologic response to the need for more blood to your head/brain when you stand up quickly or exert yourself, this increase in heart rate is due mostly yo inadequate water or dehydration. I would increase your daily water intake. I hope this helps and good luck.
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What Causes Extremely Fast Heartbeats While Getting Up Quickly?

Welcome to HCM. I suspect that this is a physiologic response to the need for more blood to your head/brain when you stand up quickly or exert yourself, this increase in heart rate is due mostly yo inadequate water or dehydration. I would increase your daily water intake. I hope this helps and good luck.