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heart problem

by zelalem, Apr 19, 2009 01:50AM
i start having iregular pulse aroud 3 years ago. i am over wight and i do not monitor what i eat. i do not have a heart disease with my family history. what should i do? is this life theretning?


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by Rowena Santos, MD, Apr 19, 2009 03:51AM
Hi,

An arrhythmia is an abnormal rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. This could be due to cardiac or non-cardiac causes. Many arrhythmias occur as a complication of a heart condition such as ischaemic heart disease, heart valve diseases, high blood pressure or  due to abnormalities in the electrical pathways which are present from birth.  Certain medications and excess thyroid hormone can also trigger an arrhythmia. In your case, have this evaluated by your doctor or be referred to a cardiologist for proper evaluation. Laboratory tests such as blood tests and ECG may be done to rule out cardiac causes.  Continue maintaining your ideal weight and eat healthy.

Take care and keep us posted.
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