- Male
- 40 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm a bit worried because my heart suddenly started beating really fast, so I went to the hospital. After relaxing for about an hour, the problem seemed to go away. But now I'm left wondering what could have caused this. Could there be an underlying issue I should be aware of?
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ecg,cardiac enzymes and echo is advised.
Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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