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Heart Rhythm (Expert Forum)
problem when sleeping
Answered by
Michael J. McWilliams, M.D. - atrial fibrillation, Pacemakers, Defibrillators, Arrhythmias (SVT, VT), PVC/PAC, Ablation
Wilmington Health Associates
Wilmington - NC
Questions in the Heart Rhythm forum are answered by Dr. Michael J. McWilliams. Topics covered include heart rhythm issues, arrhythmia, irregular heartbeat, implanted defibrillators, pacemakers, and tachycardia.
problem when sleeping
by senthilkumar, Oct 17, 2007 09:26AM
some times if iam awakened with a short time after sleep i got my heart beat very rapidly and i feel some palpitations for some time,if it is a heart diesease or common to all?
Doctor's Answer
by Michael J. McWilliams, M.D., Oct 17, 2007 05:58PM
, Oct 17, 2007 05:58PM
I never call EKGs boarderline. Some of the EKG software systems will EKGs boarderline. I am not aware of any specific criteria for this.
General treatment for SVT depends on what the SVT is. I am afraid I would need more specific information to answer that question.
It is also heard to assess why you are walking up with fast heart rhythm. the most common cause of this is probably anxiety or stress. Rarely svts will present in sleep. The best approach is to wear a monitor and try to capture the initiation and termination the arrhythmia. This will help narrow the differential diagnosis so appropriate tests can be ordered.
I hope this helps.
General treatment for SVT depends on what the SVT is. I am afraid I would need more specific information to answer that question.
It is also heard to assess why you are walking up with fast heart rhythm. the most common cause of this is probably anxiety or stress. Rarely svts will present in sleep. The best approach is to wear a monitor and try to capture the initiation and termination the arrhythmia. This will help narrow the differential diagnosis so appropriate tests can be ordered.
I hope this helps.
Member Comments (4)
by mamafaux, Oct 17, 2007 12:37PM
To: SENT
Are you stressed out, maybe you are going to sleep with alot on your mind, how long has this been happening?
by senthilkumar, Oct 22, 2007 06:04AM
To: mamafaux
it has been for more than five years.
by SillyHeart, Oct 24, 2007 09:00PM
For 15 years I've also woken up shortly after falling to sleep (always within an hour or so) with a racing heart and fear. I have no idea why and have never been able to totally eliminate them although staying well hydrated seems to help prevent them. My doctor calls them night terrors.
