what can you do for rapid heart beat..anything over the counter ?
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Try cutting out caffiene for a few days and see if it helps.
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There is a strong chance you may be having a heart attack.  Take an aspirin. The aspirin is to thin the blood and helps your heart.  If you develop shortness of breath, call 911.
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Also known as SVTs, it describes a very rapid heart rate. It would be helpful to know the underlying rhythm (ie: atrial flutter, atrial tachycardia, etc...) If you find out, post this question again. It would be helpful to know a few other things about you, so I'll have to give a broad answer. The heart is unique tissue that beats when it receives electrical impulses (you may have seen actors who pose as "dead patients" on t.v. get "shocked" in the ER with electricity to help their hearts beat again). With SVTs, a part of your heart gets "excited" and starts to shoot off it's own electrical impulses, which can cause the heart to beat out of rhythm, and very fast. You should see a cardiologist and have a few tests such as a 12-Lead EKG, 2d echo, holter monitor, blood & thyroid tests, and possibly a stress test. Many young females get SVTs, which is usually harmless and do not cause any longterm problems. These cases can be treated with simple lifestyle modifications that can minimize attacks (such as sleeping better, reducing stress and eliminating caffeine products). Patients can do Valsalva manuevers to stop SVTs. As far as alternative, homeopathic, etc... there are no products that have shown evidence in successfully treating SVTs. If you ever find that your SVTs won't stop, you may get dizzy, get chest pain and your cardiac output will fall and you can pass out. Have someone dip your face/head in a bucket of ice-cold water (the mammalian diving reflex) and call 911. Medications, ablation, cardioversion, etc... are reserved for advanced cases. These patients may be older or have other cardiac issues going on. Or they can get SVTs before or after a heart attack due to changes that occurs in a part of the heart called the "Atrium". I hope I was able to answer some of your questions...
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The minute a patient has a heart attack, I start ordering five drugs:  aspirin, plavix, an acei inhibitor, a beta blocker, and a statin.  Pretty standard stuff.  Pretty expensive, unfortunately.
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nodoz    you can buy them at wal-mart or a pharmacy...they are caffeine tablets...they can make your heart race, so if you have any heart related illnesses you shouldn't use it. the recommended dosage is equal to 2 cups of coffee.... it is important that you don't overdose or use them all the time\ni used them once and they made me feel like sh*t...i don't recommend them
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theyre probably PVCs or PACs (premature ventricular/atrial contractions). basically, a cell in the heart fires to early which makes it beat twice really fast, then your heart pauses for a brief second to allow itself to get back on track. i get hundreds to thousands of them a day, it kinda sucks. 10+ a minute when they are really acting up. lots of people get them and theyre completely harmless in most people, but you may want to consider getting checked out sometime because they can occasionally be symptom of other problems. but im not trying to scare you, most lof the time theyre harmless, as mine are. some of the common causes are too much caffeine, lack of sleep, smoking or drinking, and stress. but some people like me just get them for no reason. if youre getting a lot and they really bother you, the doctor can put you on a beta blocker which helps reduce them in some people. you can browse through old questions in the heart forum at medhelp.org lots of people have asked questions on them and you can learn a lot from reading the answers
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Over the counter cramp medicines/or if they are really bad, your doctor can prescribe something for you, that, and a hot heating pad, laying in bed watching a good movie!!!!
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i just had to get over being so tired after my doctor said that i had to quit cuz of my heart i have Long QT Syndrome (the time in between your heart beats) and i have a heart arrhythmia problem (when your heart has an irregular beat) so Doc said no more caffeine and there was nothing that i could do other than just ride it out cuz i had to quit so that's all the advice that i can give you.....although you might try this site you might find something hopefully it helps you   \n \nwww.medterms.com
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consult a cardiologist\ni m a doctor and know lots about it but too tired right now chandan947@rediffmail.com\ni live in chandigarh and can help u  by guiding u to the right people for this
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PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO VK!!! I Have tachycardia and have had to deal with it since 1997, at least that is when it was diagnosed,and it has to do with your sinus node , your hearts electrical system. It is usually treated with beta blockers that have to be taken daily to slow and strengthen the heart. If the problem continues, then there is a procedure called cardiac ablation that will "burn" all of your bad electrical path ways and usually your cured!!
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Take ECG and consult a cardiologist. \nPlease see the webpages for more details on Heart palpitations.
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Deep breathing counting in for a count of six and out for a count of four - this is a good technique for calming yourself and your heart as it regulates your intake of CO2 and gives you something else to concentrate on.  Rescue Remedy is also fantastic if you need an immediate result - I swear by it in any stressful situation!  Check if the herbs within are legal in your state/country (I'm in UK).\nSee below...
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okay.. there are testoterone booters.. sold at www.GNC.com .. the whole increased blood pressure thang is a side efect kinda... but there is also  other herbal supplements u can take to make it where that wont happen..
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First of all, get a good fish oil product.  Most of the over-the-counter products are unreliable and may be contaminated with other oils.\nThe newest source that I have found to be of very high quality is Krill oil.  Krill are those tiny shrimp-like creatures that whales eat.\nI take 2-3 large capsules in the morning and 3 at dinner.\nIt is a natural anti-inflamitory and also is great for your heart.\n\nIf you would like to know where I get my Krill oil, just follow the link below.\n\nGood luck!\nLaserNutrition\nwww.GetyourBDI2.Biz
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I have heart disease and my heart used to beat really fast, almost like I had a double heart beat (it's called a "flutter").  I would ask your doctor about it and see if they can send you to a heart specialist.  Heart disease can be a major problem if it's not treated right away.  \n\nYou might have arrythmia or tachycardia or it could be a panic attack, those aren't any fun either.  I would talk to your doctor.  He would know for sure.
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I had this too, so i went to my doctor who sent me to get the 24 hour monitor attached to my chest. It turned out to be ectopic heart beats, i have tablets for it, i don't need to take them really but it stops me feeling the missed beats which is what i didn't like. I was told not to worry about it, but when it's your heart you do worry. The only time i feel it now is when I'm really tired. Don't be afraid, go to the doctors and get it checked. I'm 43 and I've had it for about 10 years. Being overweight doesn't help either, so if you are then try losing a bit. Hope this is of use to you.
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I have seen this make a person's heart rate drop close to a fatal ending at where I work.. Please stop taking it and tell your doctor and demand something else in its place..