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Tachycardia only an hour after sleep. ep said it is reentry tach or pots. i am wondering if it is my adrenals. what labs do i need to ask for? thanks
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?Adrenal deficiency: Your doctor will know this answer. If you are worried about checking adrenal insufficiency, tests like random cortisol, AM cortisol or 24 hour cortisol can be ordered. Urine or serum metanephrines are initial tests for phaeochromocytoma.
Answered 9/17/2015
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