A member asked:

34wk pregnant on zpak and have pots. went pee and heart started racing and chest felt fluttery. felt urge to cough. i coughed and it slowed down.this ok?

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PAT: You had paroxysmal atrial tachycardia which may be triggered by anxiety, stimulants, overactive thyroid, and in some women, the onset of menstruation. Your coughing was like a valsalva maneuver which stimulates a nerve and slows the heart. This is not a disease and is seldom life-threatening. The episodes are usually more unpleasant than they are dangerous, and the prognosis is generally good.

Answered 9/28/2016

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