Tachycardia, abnormal Cardiolite stress test, need info!?
351112
actually you can have a blockage and your cholestorol be very low.  Some people have clotting factor issues with their blood and it causes blockages very easy.  I would definately talk to you doctor and see if there are ways to help control this.  33 years old is too young to be having these kinds of issues.
642564
Heart palpitations could mean any number of things.  A complete medical history would be needed in order to even get close to figuring out why you are having them.  Plus someone would need to know more information regarding the palpitations themselves (do they only happen when you raise up or lie down fast, do you have any other symptoms associated with them such as shortness of breath, etc).  The best thing you can do is contact your doctor and get a complete physical examination.  They can then determine if the problem is serious based on blood work, EKG, and the physical examination.  Only your doctor can decided what tests are need and if there is a problem.
1095104
I would suggest that you get the book by;\n\nDale Davis;\n\nDiffererential Diagnosis of Arrhythmias\n\nPublished by;\n\nW B Saunders company\nHarcourt Brace Jovanovich Inc.\nThe Curtis Center\nIndependence square west Phila. PA 19106\n\nISBN 0-7216-3691-8\n\nThis is an Awesome book that puts it in it's easiest form and gives plenty of examples to look at as you read the process' and also a test your knowledge part in the back.\n\nAs far as going for a full interp on a 12 lead ecg you would need about a year of school just to get ready for the International Certified Cardiology Technician test.
141804
www.skillstat.com  you will click on ECG rhythms. very helpful.
190603
Question: As a child did you ever run a really high temp? My brother ran a sudden high fever(cause never found, of 105 and soaring)that nearly killed him. He was wrapped in towels and buried in a tub of ice to bring the fever down. But while waiting on the ice to be brought he was bathed from head to toe in rubbing alchol. At that time the doctor did the only things he knew to do. The fever came down but my brothers normal temp of 98.6 was changed to 96.0. So a temp of 99.0 is not low grade fever anymore; at least not for him.  Are you under great amounts of stress? Stress can do wild things to your body. Under tremendos stress  the muscles literally separated from the bones in my chest area. Doctor's at first thought it was a heart attack but my pulse did not indicate such to be the case. I felt as if a huge weight had been droped on my chest, but it was stress. Vicatin would not even allow my body any relief, and the doctors had said if it didn't help that morphine was the next step.Fianlly, after several months of just letting nature run its course; I finally stopped hollering with every breath. I would shake like I was in a ice house on min. and feel normal the next; but my temp. was up and down like a yoyo. Do you have any other symptoms, coughing, sneezing,dizzy spells, black outs, nausea? Have you been to a doctor yet? If not; I strongly reccommend you go see one immediately. Keep in mind not all diseases or illness's cause the same reaction in a person. You can take 50 people with the flu. Some it turns into more upper respitory infections, and some of those can be fatal. Others just feel crappy and tired. While some can't see much difference in the flu and what most people would call a bad cold. My temp. runs 98.6; 99.0 is low grade, and any thing more than 102.6 I start calling the doctor. As I said I strongly reccomend you go straight to a doctor and have them check you out. I wish you well.
320207
I also have MVP.  In my case, the person doing the ECG showed me the fault.  I was able to see the valve failing and allowing blood to flow in the wrong direction.  I'd get another ECG done and request to see the result.  It should be easy as it's just a matter of having them point it out to you on the screen.  I wish you all the best!
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You need to see a doctor, and they will probably either:\n1)Put a 24-hour heart monitor on you if it happens daily.\n2)Put an event recorder on you that you can keep for up to one month to capture the fast heartrate and see what it looks like.\n\nIf you do not have any symptoms such as shortness of breath, low blood pressure, or dizziness during it, that's good.  Still need to find out what it is.\n\nI would see a cardiologist or electrophysiologist, who specializes in abnormal heart rhythms.  They are experts in this stuff.
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There are many factors in deciding how a regular TM will be done. ( there are also drug induced TM) The first is your age. There's a formula for this. It is:220-age x 85=. This result is called '85%'of your target heart rate,and determines what your heart rate should increase to in order to get a good test. Now sometimes this isn't possible. Again, there are several factors involved. You may not be in very good shape, physically. You may be on medications that don't allow your H.R. to increase. You may have respiratory limitations. If you can up your H.R. to 70%, this should end as a good test, too. Just ask your doctor. It's his call.\n\nThe reason you want to raise your H.R. is so they can see what your heart does under stress.Thus, a STRESS test. I'll tell you now, how they prepare you for this test. The first thing they will do is put sticky type patches on your chest. Then they will connect electrodes to the patches.(No! there is no electric current involved). This allows a visual view of different areas of the heart. At this point, they will start your walk. It will be very slow for the first 3 minutes, and then they will tell you seconds before they increase the grade and speed of the T.M. So, every three minutes you will experience this gradual increase in speed and grade. Remember, their trying to get  your H.R. to rise. They will talk to you all along to insure you are doing alright. Don't be frightened. You will be watched carefully. You must communicate though, and don't try to be the tough guy/girl.Don't be a wimp either. No. This not an easy test. You will be tired and winded when you're finished. Just do your best. This is a very good test.They will be able to determine what they need to in order to better see what's going on. When completed, they will seat you and watch your recovery for about ten minutes. This a part of the test. They want to see how quickly your heartrate returns to normal. This is called you're resting heartrate. Again, talk to them. Ask your questions, and get answers that make sense to you. Many people do not do this. They get home and start questioning their understanding.\n\nI also want to leave you with some advise. I am a Psy. Therapist, specializing in cardiology. This is what I tell all of my patients. First; do not be intimidated by doctors or health care workers in general. You deserve to get every bit of information necessary  to  satisfy all of your medical concerns. If there is something you don't understand, do not settle. Often you will need to be assertive because  when you do understand, you'll be better equiped to take care of yourself in the future. It's very important to have a partnership with your doctor, not a dictatorship. There are so may great docs out there, but if you're the slightest bit uncomfortable with your relationship, find another doctor. It is really  as simple as that. You will find the one that fits you.\n\nGOOD LUCK.\n\ngrizz\n\nP.S.  E-mail me, if you would like. I would be very happy to speak with you.\n\nDuckling702@yahoo.com
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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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First I would ask for an echocardiogram with & without saline (water bubbles); this will show any & hopefully all holes in your heart. I had it done & they found I was missing a chamber and had holes on the opposite side of my heart which required them to "cath" my heart. They make a small slice in the groin area & go through a main artery in your leg up to your heart. I'm only 5' & 100 lbs & they couldn't knock me out with morphine (I watched the entire procedure & ticked off my cardiologist -lol). My personal opinion would be 1. ask questions, make a list if you have to, 2. check out the surgeons & their history, & 3. if they are as good as they check out to be the procedure will be a cakewalk for you. I was 38 when they found all of this & now I'm 43 and alive to see my baby (23) get married this coming August to a wonderful young lady. My Dad had 2 triple arterial bypasses & he lost a leg in Korea and God bless him, he'll be 79 this July. Yes, I had a good role model but it is normal to get upset when a Dr mentions a prob w/the heart & that you have to face surgery. I now know how a lobster feels having its chest cracked but thorasic & cardiac surgery is so advanced that I can promise you that you'll be fine. Try to keep a positive attitude and have faith; they told me after 3 days that if I could walk up & down a flight of stairs 4 times, I could go home..........I bolted & got my boney butt outta that hospital & back into my own home in no time. My thoughts & prayers are with you (Navy brat here) but above all : keep the faith.\nBeth
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I have had tacacardia since the age of 6with ectopic heart beats it is a lot better now (in 50s)but Ismoked for 15-20 of those years and it aggravated it,coffee and tea are also a one a day .and stress.so deffinatley stay off nicotine.
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it is an abnormal heart beat\n\nif it worries you go to your doctor who can check it out
338991
That could be a number of things. Both of my sisters had heart palpitations and it turned out they have a heart condition called mitrovalve prolapse. You should go to the doctor and get a complete physical and have them run some tests to rule out anything serious.
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Options are several:\n\n1. Repeat cardioversion.\n\n2. Make sure the medical management is optimized (all potential causes of tachycrdia such as hyperthyroidism, coffee intake, sleep apnea etc. are ruled out and the right cardio drugs such as beta or calcium channel blockers are on board)\n\n3. If that all fails, the next step is an electrophysiology study with ablation of the circuit that is contributing to whatever type of tachycardia you have.\n\nYour cardiologist will know what to do...
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I had a total thyroidectomy and the parathyroids came out too (they were stuck to all the scar tissue on my thyroid from all my RAI treatments)  So..my body is totally dependent on calcium and vitamin D supplements.  I take 50 mcg Calcitriol (vit D) and 2000mg OsCal daily.  My levels are monitored every 3 mos but since having a baby, my body has changed quite a bit.  I've had 3 hypercalcemic crisis' since that time, all landing me in the ER and a nice 2 day hospital visit (10 days after birth of my daughter) with calcium levels of 16 each time (normal being 9) between having a baby, losing a lot of weight quickly (IBS) and being dehyrdated when ill I've had my share!  I'm seeing a really good endocrinologist who is supposedly the calcium expert and has run extensive testing on me.  If you live in the NY metro area, email me at mooseny35@yahoo.com and I will gladly provide you with his info.
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none salt cause high bloodpressure and stress
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Sounds more like a panic attack than a physical ailment, and at 18, you're highly unlikely to have heart problems regardless of your family's history.\n\nNevertheless, a trip to the doctor wouldn't be a bad idea at all.  Electrocardiograms are quick and painless, and not all that expensive either.\n\nBut since you're also having stomach pains and migranes, I would bet money that it's stress or anxiety.