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Suggest Treatment For Rapid Heart Rate

Hi... It is 9:30pm and I my heart is racing at 115 per minute. For the past three days or so I ve had a tad bit shortness of breath on and off. Do I have to get myself to the hospital tonight or can I wait til tomorrow to get checked out? What do you reccommend? YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Hi welcome to HCM.
I understand your query and concern.
Elevated heart rate in your case can be due to intrinsic abnormality to heart conduction abnormality.Associated shortness of breadth needs evaluation in the form of baseline 2 dimensional echocardiography ,ECG and chest x ray.Based on the current symptoms of yours,you need to visit an ER at the earliest to receive medical intervention.Drugs like Ace inhibitors ,beta blockers will help to control the heart rate.Electrophysiological study will help to document the need for radiofrequency ablaion.Consult an expert cardiologist for further help.Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Rapid Heart Rate

Hi welcome to HCM. I understand your query and concern. Elevated heart rate in your case can be due to intrinsic abnormality to heart conduction abnormality.Associated shortness of breadth needs evaluation in the form of baseline 2 dimensional echocardiography ,ECG and chest x ray.Based on the current symptoms of yours,you need to visit an ER at the earliest to receive medical intervention.Drugs like Ace inhibitors ,beta blockers will help to control the heart rate.Electrophysiological study will help to document the need for radiofrequency ablaion.Consult an expert cardiologist for further help.Post your further queries if any. Thank you.