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Are Irregular Heart Beats, Lightheadedness And Fatigue Signs Of Afib?
Question: Can i have Afib even if my heart rate is normal but my heart skips beats alot? ihave no racing heart, jist feel lightheaded and tired at times but at times my heart just skips beats with no other symptoms? also i had 3 ekgs but i was not having an episode the three times i had them they came back normal
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I would explain that there are different types of cardiac arrhythmia that can lead to this clinical scenario.
From the other at your age, with a normal structure and function some ectopic heart beats, especially during physical activity or anxiety are quite normal.
Anyway, if the problem persists, I would recommend performing some tests to investigate for possible cardiac arrhythmia:
- an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to examine your heart rhythm trends for a prolonged time (a resting ECG is performed in a very short period, unable to catch ectopic heart beats most of the time)
- thyroid hormone levels (thyroid dysfunction can lead to this clinical scenario)
- complete blood count for anemia, which is the most common cause of palpitations
- blood electrolytes for possible electrolyte dysfunction.
If all these tests result normal, there is nothing to worry about. In such case, you should consider anxiety as the main cause of your symptoms.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I would explain that there are different types of cardiac arrhythmia that can lead to this clinical scenario.
From the other at your age, with a normal structure and function some ectopic heart beats, especially during physical activity or anxiety are quite normal.
Anyway, if the problem persists, I would recommend performing some tests to investigate for possible cardiac arrhythmia:
- an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to examine your heart rhythm trends for a prolonged time (a resting ECG is performed in a very short period, unable to catch ectopic heart beats most of the time)
- thyroid hormone levels (thyroid dysfunction can lead to this clinical scenario)
- complete blood count for anemia, which is the most common cause of palpitations
- blood electrolytes for possible electrolyte dysfunction.
If all these tests result normal, there is nothing to worry about. In such case, you should consider anxiety as the main cause of your symptoms.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
yeah ive had ekgs and allt lf blood test done came back normal been having it for a while now, im just waiting on a cardiologist appiontment but it seems like they take foreever
thank you very much appreciate it
thank you very much appreciate it
Brief Answer:
My answer:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
I would like to reassure you that it does not seem to be anything serious.
So relax and try to be more patient! Everything will be OK!
You should discuss with the cardiologist on the above tests.
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
Brief Answer:
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
I am glad to have been helpful to you!
Regards,
Dr. Iliri
My answer:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
I would like to reassure you that it does not seem to be anything serious.
So relax and try to be more patient! Everything will be OK!
You should discuss with the cardiologist on the above tests.
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
Brief Answer:
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
I am glad to have been helpful to you!
Regards,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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