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Heart Rhythm Episodes - AFib; Tachycardia, High Blood Pressure

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Dec 27, 2022 | Replies (112)
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I experienced a jump in heart rate to the 160 - 170 level while out for a run. I saw it happen looking at my Apple Watch as I had no symptoms. My bpm would go back to normal soon after breaking into a walk. I have no idea what my blood pressure was doing as the episodes were no more than a minute or so. My doctor sent me to a cardiologist. He diagnosis is Proximal Supra Ventricular Tachycardia (PSVT). I tried a beta blocker and calcium blocker medication to suppress the pulse jump but had strong fatigue side-effect for both so stopped. Although the cardiologist said PSVT is "rarely" fatal, I decided to stop running and get my exercise by walking or biking. Unlike you I never had symptoms (maybe fatigue).

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jayhawk57 | @jayhawk57 | Jul 30, 2019

Thank you for your reply, I appreciate it. I'm setting appointment up with cardiologist to move forward on possible causes.

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evw100 | @ew100 | Jul 31, 2019

My fast heart rate 133 bpm started 6 days ago and still keeping the same rate! The cardiologist diagnosis is Paroxysmal Atria Tachycardia (PAT). I am taking Atenolol 25 mg. The cardiologist also said PAT will not cause heart attack. I am going to have treadmill test in a month to check if Atenolol is working. He didn't say how soon Atenolol will take effect to slow down my heart beats! I hope it doesn't take one month! I think he probably doesn't know the answer, everyone reacts to drugs differently.
Would you please share your experience if you had fast heart rate and your treatments?
Greatly appreciate your input!

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