Why my heart beats are hard?
Patient: I awake in the morning with what I presume are palpitations, where it feels like my heart is beating very hard-not sure that it is racing however. I sleep quite well and don't perceive myself to be stressed. My blood pressure and heart rate after moderate exercise are normal. More often I have been told my BP is on the low side.I am a healthy active 60 year old female, but of course concerned as my maternal grandparents were felled by stroke.I wondered if this may have to do with menopause Doctor: Hi and thank you for asking!I read your query and understood your concerns.Tachycardia and palpitations are a common findings in menopausal women. However, other causes should be excluded first including:- Anemia- Cardiac issues (cardiac failure)This is why i would like to suggest to do the following examinations:- Blood work- Ecg- Cardiac echoIf they are normal then your symptoms are definitely related to menopause.Hope this will be of help!Wish you health!Dr. Shehu