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@jayhawk57

Hi Dan! Thank you for your post. I did call 911 and had to go to a hospital that is not my usual hospital for emergencies. They said my EKG was fine. This is the second intense episode in 6 weeks. Was your EKG ok? Did they do further testing? My PCP wants to give me meds to lower heart rate and lower BP only when it is taking place. I feel it's covering up the real issue. Thanks again for your feedback. I'm going to get to a cardiologist.

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@jayhawk57 yes usually unless i was in an episode yes ekg look pretty normal. Because i had a pacemaker it records any episodes so when i would get to the hosp they would download and see what happen. And i was also on meds to slow down my heartrate . The first step i would say is a cardiologist. But realize this particular problem is electrical. So there are specialist in this field that are also cardiologist but are called EP specialist. The ep stands for Electrophysiologist. Have you ever been tested with a halter its a device you ware for a period of time like 25 to 48 hours. Depending on how often you have these it will also record what your heart is doing like an ekg. I also knoticed you mentioned eating. Another condition that ive been told by a friend who has it is a condition called afib. Less dangerous than what ive been talking about but he would sometimes have episodes after eating. There's a nerve called the vegas nerve that runs between your brain and thru your heart and stomach. So also mention that to the cardiologist. I look forward to hearing how you make out.