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Tachicardia

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Douglas Bogart, MD -

Truman Medical Center MO

Questions in the Interventional Cardiology forum are answered by medical professionals affiliated with the Truman Medical Center. Topics covered include acute coronary syndrome, angina, atrial fibrillation, cardiac catheterization, cardiomyopathy, drug abuse & cardiac disease, echocardiography, heart failure, hypertension & heart disease, lipid management, minorities and heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, prevention, valvular heart disease, women’s heart health, and the warning signs of a heart attack.

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Tachicardia

by cheryl2408, Jun 29, 2008 06:57PM

I have a query regarding a person who has been suffering a rapid heart rate which is always over 100 as a resting heart rate. Blood pressure is also high but blood pressure medication is being taken. My concern is that the person is feeling palpitations when doing ordinary everyday things. The person perspires all the time as though they are undertaking intense exercise but they are just trying to do routine everyday tasks. The person get migraines and feels exhausted all the time.

I would appreciate an opinion as to what is going on and a possible cause of the above. What treatment would be appropriate?

Many Thanks

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by Douglas Bogart, MD

, Jun 30, 2008 08:18AM

To: cheryl2408

Have you been checked for a pheochromocytoma?? You may have a disorder of your autonomic nervous system that could produce these symptoms. You need to be further evalutated for these conditions. Potentially a beta blocker might be of value for treatment.

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by cheryl2408, Jul 02, 2008 03:21AM

To: Douglas Bogart MD

Thank you for your prompt response. I have informed my friend who has seen her GP and has been referred to a cardiologist.

I have printed off your response to take with her and I am sure she will undergo further investigation.

I appreciate your help and opinion.

cheryl2408

by Douglas Bogart, MD

, Jul 02, 2008 07:19AM

To: cheryl2408

Good Luck!!

by sweety50, Jul 13, 2008 06:40AM

To: Douglas Bogart,MD

Dear Dr,
           I am a 58 yrs old retired Brigadier from Indian Army.I had an episode of MI in 1991. It was diagnosed as Inferolateral infraction. I was put on beta blockers.
In 2007 I had an episode of VT.I was recommended bypass with implantation of AICD. Bypass was done on 25 Aug 2007 & AICD implanted on 07 Mar 2008. My Q are:
#  I recd 2 shocks on 25 May & 08 Jun during sexual activity. Do I abstain from sex?
#  What is average life of an AICD?
# Is it normal to get 2 shocke in 4 months time?
# What is the life span of a person post implantation of AICD?
# I am taking normal cardiac drubs like Cordoron200/Approval/Aten25/Nicoran/Rosuvas.

Thanx

Brigadier Sunil Arora
Mumbai
India

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