Question 1

what to do if i take medication for a heart rhythm condition, what will they most likely test my blood for?

Accepted Answer

Medication: Depending on the medication being monitored the tests may be for levels of the drug in the blood or liver, kidney , thyroid or other tests to evaluate side effects of the drug(s).

Question 2

my doctor told me i have a very benign and common heart rhythm problem called sinus tachycardia , what does this mean and do i need medication ?

Accepted Answer

No: Sinus tachycardia occurs when the natural pacemaker goes fast.  It is normal for this to occur with pain, anxiety or exertion. It is a natural compensatory mechanism of your body and does not require treatment.

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

on clarithromycin. i do not have long qt. is the drug above associated with heart rhythm problems purely because it increases qtc?

Accepted Answer

Clarithromycin.: There car certainly be a heart rhythm issue when this medication is combined with other medications, such as certain antidepressants.  If you’re on any other medications, run them by your doctor and/or pharmacist and confirm safety in your case.

Question 5

how does a phycisian decide which anti-arrhythmic drug is best for patients abnormal heart rhythm?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the rhythm being treated, the underlying condition of the heart, and co-morbid conditions like kidney or liver disease.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

feeling abnormal heart rhythm .. please help!?

Accepted Answer

Severity & duration?: If you're in distress, short of breath, dizzy or having chest pain, go to the er now. That said, everyone feels some "flip-flop" now & then. If it's occasional and just annoying, try avoiding caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, stress and get plenty of sleep. Don't take diet pills, sinus pills and understand that asthma inhalers make it worse. If troubled, please see your doctor for tests and advice.

Question 10

what sort of problem is an abnormal heart rhythm?

Accepted Answer

Arrhythmia: An abnormal rhythm of the heart which can be detected by listening, checking pulse, doing ekg or imaging. There can be many causes and effects. I will share this with cardiologists for additional information.

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A member asked:

What to do if i take medication for a heart rhythm condition, what will they most likely test my blood for?

A member asked:

My doctor told me i have a very benign and common heart rhythm problem called sinus tachycardia , what does this mean and do i need medication ?

A member asked:

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:

On clarithromycin. i do not have long qt. is the drug above associated with heart rhythm problems purely because it increases qtc?

A member asked:

How does a phycisian decide which anti-arrhythmic drug is best for patients abnormal heart rhythm?

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??

A member asked:

Feeling abnormal heart rhythm .. please help!?

A member asked:

What sort of problem is an abnormal heart rhythm?

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