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Heart Rhythm Episodes - AFib; Tachycardia, High Blood Pressure
Hello! I'm looking for feedback and any information on anyone who has episodes of excelled heart rate 160 + with increased blood pressure. I have been experiencing this for the past year. It comes without warning. If I try to eat or drink it will happen as well periodically and have lost 18 lbs in 6 weeks. I feel confused, dizzy, nauseated and foggy with a hard time breathing. It can last approx 1 hr. My pulse usually goes back down but blood pressure usually stays up. Feel sick 24 hrs after these flare ups. Any feedback would be appreciated, thanks!
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Hi @susikelley,
I am curious to hear how did you find out? Which kind of test was relevant? I posted my story at the end of this thread and I feel that I might be having this.
You definitely need to see your doctor! Don’t put it off!! My heart rate would excel for no reason I could pinpoint this would usually occur during early morning hours, but as time went on at any random time. It was found I had ventricular tachycardia, I had an ablation and seemed to do well for several years afterwards. In August of 2021 very unexpectedly I went into cardiac arrest during early morning hours only by the Grace of God am I alive and well today with no lasting side effects… I have a pacemaker and defibrillator and am on medication daily…. Don’t wait see your doctor!!