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Does Sinus Tachycardia And Cardiomyopathy Cause Fatigue And Rapid Heart Rate?

Hi I was diagnosed 9 years ago with cardiomyopathy with an ejection fraction of 40-45 I was placed on digoxin for the past 9 years. I recently changed cardiologists and he said I have sinus tachycardia and cardiomyopathy. He took me off the digoxin (it s been 2 weeks) he has ordered an echo In 3 months . I am having a rapid heart rate when I go to bed so much that my left ear can hear the very strong beat of my heart. I am also fatigued. I am a 59 yr old very fit ( I am a fitness trainer). 5ft3 101 lbs. Should I be concerned or should I wait the 3 months to repeat echo. I think I went through withdrawal of the drug . Please advise
Thu, 29 Jan 2015
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Yes cardiomyopathy leads to all those symptoms.Get ECG,2 D echo immediately to know ejection fraction.Drugs like diuretics,anti arrythymics will be helpful.thankyou
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Does Sinus Tachycardia And Cardiomyopathy Cause Fatigue And Rapid Heart Rate?

Welcome to hcm Yes cardiomyopathy leads to all those symptoms.Get ECG,2 D echo immediately to know ejection fraction.Drugs like diuretics,anti arrythymics will be helpful.thankyou