Question 1

we have digital bp meter in our home. i accidentally noticed my heart rhythm swifts for about 1 sec (blinking of heart sign). should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Check your pulse: Find your pulse in your wrist or neck and see if it actually does what the blinking light reflects--sometimes during BP measuring can get confusing digital signals that are not actually heart rate. If do feel fast / irregular pulse, see your Dr for further evaluation.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

is the heart rhythm society a reputable organization?

Accepted Answer

: Possibly. In any event, no endorsements on this forum.

Question 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

please help! i'm experiencing abnormal heart rhythm?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis?: You need an ekg or 24 hour cardiac recording (holter) to determine the type of abnormal rhythm you're having.

Question 10

what to do about abnormal heart rhythm .. please help!?

Accepted Answer

Depends on what: Variable rhythm abnormality are there
some dangerous and some nuisance arrhythmia . Any way  if there are abnormal rhythm will need evaluation as to what type and how severe are them .Might need special attention for different types. Dangerous ones are ventricular tachycardia atrial fibrillation , svt, flutter.

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A member asked:

We have digital bp meter in our home. i accidentally noticed my heart rhythm swifts for about 1 sec (blinking of heart sign). should i be concerned?

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:

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:

Is the heart rhythm society a reputable organization?

A member asked:

Feeling abnormal heart rhythm .. please help!?

A member asked:

What sort of problem is an abnormal heart rhythm?

A member asked:

Please help! i'm experiencing abnormal heart rhythm?

A member asked:

What to do about abnormal heart rhythm .. please help!?

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