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I went to the er with my heart racing from a panic attack, the first ecg shows a horizontal st segment depression but after they gave me propranolol , the ecg was normal , doctor isnt concerned but is it normal that a fast heart rate will cause it?

Q: i went to the er with my heart racing from a panic attack, the first ecg shows a horizontal st segment depression but after they gave me propranolol , the ecg was normal , doctor isnt concerned but is it normal that a fast heart rate will cause it?

: It is possible for a fast heart rate to affect the appearance of an EKG. Although it is likely not to be serious, if you are having long-term issues, you should get checked out by a cardiologist. Good luck.

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It is possible for a fast heart rate to affect the appearance of an EKG. Although it is likely not to be serious, if you are having long-term issues, you should get checked out by a cardiologist. Good luck.

Answered 2/9/2023

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A member asked:

I went to the er with my heart racing from a panic attack, the first ecg shows a horizontal st segment depression but after they gave me propranolol , the ecg was normal , doctor isnt concerned but is it normal that a fast heart rate will cause it?

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