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Racing heart( 160) sweaty palms, shaking. panic attack or svt? er doc said ekg strip showed sinus tachy not svt, even at that high of rate

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Tachycardia : the heart rate could be svt or st, if a resting rate with those Sx then panic attack is a consideration. Discuss with your doc, further work up may be indicated

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 5/20/2015

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