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Rapid Heartbeat With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

hello i have got copd also take verapamel for iregular heart beat iam going through bad patch quite breathless my eart keeps having episodes of beating very fast i told my doctor but he did not say anything
Tue, 22 Feb 2011
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thanks for choosing health care magic.See breathing difficulty it self can lead to fast heart beat.I hope your this problem is under control if not first take care of this.You are already taking verapamil which should take of this problem but if not you may need an ecg to look for the exact reason and 2-d echo after advise of your doctor.avoid too much of drinks that contain caffines,try yoga and meditation which will help along with medicines.Pl.report this to your doctor.
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Rapid Heartbeat With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

thanks for choosing health care magic.See breathing difficulty it self can lead to fast heart beat.I hope your this problem is under control if not first take care of this.You are already taking verapamil which should take of this problem but if not you may need an ecg to look for the exact reason and 2-d echo after advise of your doctor.avoid too much of drinks that contain caffines,try yoga and meditation which will help along with medicines.Pl.report this to your doctor.