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I have occasional fast heart rate what does this mean
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Heart rate: Everyone gets fast heart rate sometimes. Folks with anxiety or panic disorders have it often. Without more information one can only speculate.
Answered 3/19/2013
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Several things: Rapid heart beat originates either in the upper chambers of the heart and is called svt or in the lower chambers called vt. The only way to make the diagnosis is to get an ECG at the time of symptom. If your symptoms are frequent and on a daily basis i suggest a holter monitor.
Answered 6/10/2014
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