Re: Heart Palpitations

In article <jvq2f2l7nmhnt8psimfcsedjcv2bpil3qf@xxxxxxx>, Paul
<Luap@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi

I am currently receiving meds of 40mg Simvastatin for high cholesterol
and Ramipril 7.5mg ACE inhibitor for high blood pressure.

I frequently have brief episodes of palpitations which last a second
or two (too much tea/coffee ?), however since I have been on these
meds I have had (roughly once per month over 4 months) sequences of
palpitations repeating every few seconds over 5 to 10 mins. I caught
one of theseon my blood pressure monitor, each flutter in the chest
corresponding to a missed beat on the monitor. Blood pressure was
normal at 120/80 (before taking the meds bp was around 155/95) and
heart rate 46 bpm with 54bpm berfore and after the squence.

A couple of years ago a nurse thought she detected a double beat which
taking my bp, however a ECG showed normal sinus rhythym.

Are these palpitations significant or just a side effect of the meds.

TIA


Paul

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Paul,
I suggest that you ask your doctor to refer you to a cardiologist for a
stress test. Prepare a list of questions to ask the cardiologist. I am
not a doctor. I had a stress test last year and it's my opinion that it's
the best test to determine the condition of your heart.
Jason
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