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Michael J. McWilliams, M.D. - atrial fibrillation, Pacemakers, Defibrillators, Arrhythmias (SVT, VT), PVC/PAC, Ablation

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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.

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by jaan143, Oct 28, 2007 10:38AM

Tags: Heart, adrenaline, Anxiety, caffeine, Hope, mechanism, stress

i am 18 yrs old, 100lbs female,, my pulse rate is 75 ,, sometimes in the night i feel my heart beating fast, but when i checked it was 75 pulse rate. plz help. is this normal?

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by Michael J. McWilliams, M.D.

, Oct 28, 2007 11:36AM

It does not sounds like a concern. Try cutting back on your caffeine, tea, chacolate, etc. Hard beats at night are usually associated with increased adrenaline or adrenaline like mechanism caused by stress, anxiety, or chemical stimulation (caffeine, tea, etc).

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by jaan143, Oct 28, 2007 05:53PM

To: forumMD-MJM

greetings. thank you a lot. yes i was stressed out so i guess it was that . thank you so much . You put ease to my mind.

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