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What Do Palpitations And Shortness Of Breath Indicate?

Just wondering if I should be concerned. I have been under a lot of stress lately. I do have Afib, an aortic aneurysm and a bicuspid aortic valve which is leaking. In the past, I have had an ablation for AVNRT. I was actually seen by my electrophysiologist yesterday and was in rhythm at that time. A couple of weeks ago I did get upset about something and my BP went pretty high and it resulted in a really bad headache - enough that I missed work the next day. I really have not felt right since then and I seem to be getting upset really easily. Today, I repeated the same thing - I am having heart palpitations, periods of shortness of breath, dizziness and headaches. I did come home and lay down for several hours but still do not feel right , I slept too late to go to an urgent care and don t want to over react and be one of those people in an ER that don t need to be there. I am wondering if I should be concerned or if I should just keep resting,
Thu, 23 Nov 2017
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Ayurveda Specialist 's  Response
Hi There

After going through your query I understand your concern.

I would like to tell you that sudden onset of Palpitation and shortness of breath with leaking Aortic valve ( Aortic Regurgitation) can lead to heart failure and aortic dissection leading to death. You need immediate medical attention.

Kindly consult you cardiologist or go to ER for further management.

Hope to have been Helpful.

Kind Regards
Dr. Navneet Bansal
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What Do Palpitations And Shortness Of Breath Indicate?

Hi There After going through your query I understand your concern. I would like to tell you that sudden onset of Palpitation and shortness of breath with leaking Aortic valve ( Aortic Regurgitation) can lead to heart failure and aortic dissection leading to death. You need immediate medical attention. Kindly consult you cardiologist or go to ER for further management. Hope to have been Helpful. Kind Regards Dr. Navneet Bansal