Atrial Flutter/Rapid - Heart Beat

  I was diagnosed with an atrial flutter about ten years ago.  Over the last ten
  years...when I am under stress...I have these 'attacks'...but for the last few
  weeks, it seems I have had more periods of rapid heart beat...lasting for
  longer periods of time.  I have an appointment next Wed. with my doctor, but
  I am getting a little fearful that something is very wrong.  Please help.
  Thanks,
  cindy  :-)

[CCF CARDIO MD APS]

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Dear Cindy,
If you get short of breath, light-headed, dizzi, or chest discomfort with any of these episodes you really should go to the ER to have an ecg and an evaluation, i.e. not wait for the doctors' appointment.  Keep in mind that this is not a diagnosis or "opinion" type of forum, rather it is one for informational purposes only and therefore should never be used to make decisions regarding the triage of patients and their symptoms.
I hope this information is useful. Information provided in the heart forum is for
general purposes only.  Only your physician can provided specific diagnoses and therapies.
Feel free to write back with further questions. Good luck!
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cardiac problem.