Question 1

is an ejection fraction of 50% on echo anything to worry about? have sinus tachycardia when standing / after meals and pvcs/pacs.

Accepted Answer

Low normal: It is low normal your tachycardia may be causing the slight drop, a repeat echo may be advised in the future to make sure there is no further decline especially if you develop symptoms.  Talk to your dr. To see what is causing your tachycardia, pvc,  get a holter, u may need further intervention.

Question 2

is it safe to take verapamil if you have sinus tachycardia, pvcs and pacs ?  i would be taking it for migraines and chronic subjective dizziness.

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can be useful in treating the other conditions you outlined as well.

Question 3

i get frequent pacs with raise in hr (exercise/sex). bp normal. resting hr in 60's. echo/ekg clear. holter/30 day monitor show nsr w/ skipped beats. some sinus tachycardia. no pacs before last year. frequency gets worse as hr increases. ideas?

Accepted Answer

: From the sound of it you've already had a cardiologist evaluate you, is that correct? Have you had a stress test? If you have ongoing concern or are otherwise symptomatic I would consider that, or referral to a cardiac electrophysiologist. I definitely recommend avoiding any stimulants such as caffeine, as well as alcohol.

Question 4

what is sinus tachycardia for a 13 year old boy?

Accepted Answer

Rapid pulse: Sinus tachycardia is a term used to describe a heart rate that is faster than expected for age but controlled by the normal rate setting center in the sinus node. For a 13yo the term could apply to any rate over 100 & be caused by many  things as simple as stress.

Question 5

i am an 18 year old female. i have been dealing with sinus tachycardia for a couple of months now. i was wondering is it possible for sinus tachycardia to go away on it's own without the use of medication?

Accepted Answer

: Sinus tachycardia is usually reactive and finding and treating its cause will usually resolve it. Tests are usually needed.

Question 6

my dr decided to put me on flacianide for my innapropriate sinus tachycardia is this a good option?

Accepted Answer

Flecainide: If you are uncomfortable with your drs. Choice of therapy, ask for cardiology referral and discuss with that dr. Who will be able to integrate your whole picture. There isn't enough info here to comment on the drug choice.

Question 7

how can be treated sinus tachycardia? i was told to take half a pill of nebilet every morning.. do i have to take all life,  it is not cureable?

Accepted Answer

See below: There are two different type of sinus tachycardia . One is inappropriate sinus tachycardia the other reflex mechanism sinus tachycardia. Inappropriate type could be treated with beta blocker or by ep study. Sinus tachycardia related to stress, fever, thyroid disorder etc...Should be treated by treating the underlying cause.

Question 8

is flecainide a good medicine for innapropriate sinus tachycardia?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It is often: a medication chosen to treat this issue when there is no evidence for structural heart disease. It should be combined with an AV nodal blocking agent for greatest efficacy and safety. Low dose beta blocker combination is usually effective.

Question 9

is a sinus tachycardia same thing as supraventricular tachycardia?

Accepted Answer

No: Sinus tachycardia is the normal fast heart rate that results from a stressful situation, physically or emotionally (running, being upset, having fever, etc...).  Svt is an arrhythmia that usually requires abnormalities of the electrical conduction system of the heart, and if frequent and troubling needs directed treatment. Sinus tachycardia does not require treatment of its own usually.

Question 10

can a reaction to mobic  cause sinus tachycardia? what why's can sinus tachycardia be helped without  taking meds?

Accepted Answer

Mobic is an: anti-inflammatory. It will not cause sinus tachycardia. Pain for which you take mobic could. Many other things cause sinus tachycardia because it is a physiological response to something else going on in your body (fever, pain, anxiety, anemia, hyperthyroid, dehydration.) There are autonomic dysfunctions like POTS that can also cause this. Identify the cause of your sinus tachycardia and treat it.

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Sinus tachycardia with pacs

A member asked:

Is an ejection fraction of 50% on echo anything to worry about? have sinus tachycardia when standing / after meals and pvcs/pacs.

A member asked:

Is it safe to take verapamil if you have sinus tachycardia, pvcs and pacs ? i would be taking it for migraines and chronic subjective dizziness.

A member asked:

I get frequent pacs with raise in hr (exercise/sex). bp normal. resting hr in 60's. echo/ekg clear. holter/30 day monitor show nsr w/ skipped beats. some sinus tachycardia. no pacs before last year. frequency gets worse as hr increases. ideas?

A member asked:

What is sinus tachycardia for a 13 year old boy?

A member asked:

I am an 18 year old female. i have been dealing with sinus tachycardia for a couple of months now. i was wondering is it possible for sinus tachycardia to go away on it's own without the use of medication?

A member asked:

My dr decided to put me on flacianide for my innapropriate sinus tachycardia is this a good option?

A member asked:

How can be treated sinus tachycardia? i was told to take half a pill of nebilet every morning.. do i have to take all life, it is not cureable?

A member asked:

Is flecainide a good medicine for innapropriate sinus tachycardia?

A member asked:

Is a sinus tachycardia same thing as supraventricular tachycardia?

A member asked:

Can a reaction to mobic cause sinus tachycardia? what why's can sinus tachycardia be helped without taking meds?

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