Question 1

how do you confirm the cause of an abnormal heart rhythm ?

Accepted Answer

A good history: And physical exam, ekg , certain lab work, an echocardiogram and usually some type of monitorinng like a holter monitor or event monitor depending on the frequency of symotoms.Seeyour doctor.

Question 2

dog and i attacked by 2 pitbulls. fight/flight syndrome. disrupted heart rhythm. 
had great health.  is it  likely or probable that the trauma   caused symptoms of fight-flight response with ef  from 61 to 10,  lbbb 3rd degree requiring the bivd?

Accepted Answer

Low ef: One can have a myocardial infarction from severe exertion or stress. It would have to have caused marked heart muscle damage for your EF to drop to 10 which most likely was caused by the associated LBBB. The biventricular pacing has surely improved your left ventricular EF. Your cardiologist can advise you best.

Question 3

i have a normal heartbeat but sometimes get uncomfortable jolts. i have all the symptoms of a heart rhythm disorder. 17, no birth deffects. been check?

Accepted Answer

Arrhythmia: Understand: everyone has palpitations (sensation of abnormal heart rhythm) sometimes. In itself, that's neither a disease nor dangerous. That said, if you're uncomfortable, it deserves attention. The first step would be to document the nature of the disturbance by recording your heart rhythm over 24 hrs, 48 hrs, or 30 days - depending on how often they seem to occur.

Question 4

when i'm on the heart monitor my heart rate goes from normal spaced heart rhythm to no space and crazy amounts of up and down marks what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Palpitations : Are you having palpitations ? Heart racing pounding irregular beats ? Please discuss the tracing with your cardiologist.

Question 5

hr is always within normal range, oxygen is perfect, heart rhythm is perfect. for some reason, though, i feel like my heart has been beating very hard recently. even when im trying to go to sleep or im just sitting down. is this something serious?

Accepted Answer

: It is impossible to diagnose issues like these over the internet. Everything with your heart appears to be perfect. Have an EKG at your physician's office, and if all is good, don't give your feelings a second thought.

Question 6

would taking 10mg a night of elavil (amitriptyline) cause rapid hr or dangerous heart rhythm, or is this more likely only at higher doses? need it for migraine.

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Taking anything else: If this is all that you are taking it is still possible but unlikely. However, if you are on other medications or over the counter medications even supplements or herbs or homeopathic items , then the risk increases. Best to discuss with whomever is prescribing the elavil (amitriptyline). If you are taking other things then an interaction profile can be done e.g.; epocratesonline is one and there are others.

Question 7

is their any antidepressant that won't cause weight gain or affect heart rhythm/blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Zoloft, Lexapro (escitalopram): Viibryd, (vilazodone hydrochloride) prozac, and  Celexa at recommended doses should all be safe in this regard. Best wishes.

Question 8

i have heart disease. for the past 2 days i have been tired &experiencing headache & shortness of breath. is that a symptom of irregular heart rhythm?

Accepted Answer

Heart disease: Your symptoms could be a symptom of arrhythmia or the heart disease. As you don't say what 'heart disease' it isn't possible to say more than MAYBE.

Question 9

hi there, i have suddenly gotten a weird heart rhythm yesterday and its been 24 hours and its still bad. giving me shortness of breath. i am 28 and have no family history of heart disease. i havent been able to sleep for 24 hours. ?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac issue: You really need to get an EKG done to ascertain if there is an abnormality.

Question 10

can ativan stop vomiting from stomach virus? i have serious heart rhythm disorder so intravenous zofran is forbidden for me as is phenergan??

Accepted Answer

See details: Does not stop nausea and vomiting directly, but they help other anti-nausea medicines work effectively and relieve the anxiety that people can feel when they believe they're about to experience these symptoms. One of the solution could be to put you in a hospital and attach you to heart monitor while treating you with medication for vomiting . This medication could be intravenous instead of po.

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How do you confirm the cause of an abnormal heart rhythm ?

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Dog and i attacked by 2 pitbulls. fight/flight syndrome. disrupted heart rhythm. had great health. is it likely or probable that the trauma caused symptoms of fight-flight response with ef from 61 to 10, lbbb 3rd degree requiring the bivd?

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I have a normal heartbeat but sometimes get uncomfortable jolts. i have all the symptoms of a heart rhythm disorder. 17, no birth deffects. been check?

A member asked:

When i'm on the heart monitor my heart rate goes from normal spaced heart rhythm to no space and crazy amounts of up and down marks what causes this?

A member asked:

Hr is always within normal range, oxygen is perfect, heart rhythm is perfect. for some reason, though, i feel like my heart has been beating very hard recently. even when im trying to go to sleep or im just sitting down. is this something serious?

A member asked:

Would taking 10mg a night of elavil (amitriptyline) cause rapid hr or dangerous heart rhythm, or is this more likely only at higher doses? need it for migraine.

A member asked:

Is their any antidepressant that won't cause weight gain or affect heart rhythm/blood pressure?

A member asked:

I have heart disease. for the past 2 days i have been tired &experiencing headache & shortness of breath. is that a symptom of irregular heart rhythm?

A member asked:

Hi there, i have suddenly gotten a weird heart rhythm yesterday and its been 24 hours and its still bad. giving me shortness of breath. i am 28 and have no family history of heart disease. i havent been able to sleep for 24 hours. ?

A member asked:

Can ativan stop vomiting from stomach virus? i have serious heart rhythm disorder so intravenous zofran is forbidden for me as is phenergan??

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