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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
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
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Why My Heart Beats Are Hard?
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