How to treat accelerated pulse rate?
Patient: I was sitting in class when my pulse suddenly started to accelerate and i got light headed my nose started to run I became extremely uncomfortable and I wasn't able to sit still. My hands are quaky and I feel like I just got punched in the stomach. What could this mean? Doctor: Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!Your symptoms seem to be caused by a panic attack. I would like to know your age. Have you experienced other similar episodes before? I recommend consulting with the GP for a careful check up (physical examination, a resting ECG, a routine blood test, blood pressure monitoring, thyroid hormone levels, blood electrolytes, blood sugar, kidney and liver function tests). If all the above mentioned tests result normal, the most probable cause would be a panic attack.Hope to have been helpful!Greetings! Dr. Iliri