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Why My Heart Beats Are Hard?
I awake in the morning with what I presume are palpitations, where it feels like my heart is beating very hard-
not sure that it is racing however. I sleep quite well and don't perceive myself to be stressed. My blood pressure and heart rate after moderate exercise are normal. More often I have been told my BP is on the low side.I am a healthy active 60 year old female, but of course concerned as my maternal grandparents were felled by stroke.
I wondered if this may have to do with menopause
not sure that it is racing however. I sleep quite well and don't perceive myself to be stressed. My blood pressure and heart rate after moderate exercise are normal. More often I have been told my BP is on the low side.I am a healthy active 60 year old female, but of course concerned as my maternal grandparents were felled by stroke.
I wondered if this may have to do with menopause
Wed, 30 Sep 2015
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Tachycardia and palpitations are a common findings in menopausal women. However, other causes should be excluded first including:
- Anemia
- Cardiac issues (cardiac failure)
This is why i would like to suggest to do the following examinations:
- Blood work
- Ecg
- Cardiac echo
If they are normal then your symptoms are definitely related to menopause.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Tachycardia and palpitations are a common findings in menopausal women. However, other causes should be excluded first including:
- Anemia
- Cardiac issues (cardiac failure)
This is why i would like to suggest to do the following examinations:
- Blood work
- Ecg
- Cardiac echo
If they are normal then your symptoms are definitely related to menopause.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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