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Tachicardia

I have a query regarding a person who has been suffering a rapid heart rate which is always over 100 as a resting heart rate. Blood pressure is also high but blood pressure medication is being taken. My concern is that the person is feeling palpitations when doing ordinary everyday things. The person perspires all the time as though they are  undertaking intense exercise but they are just trying to do routine everyday tasks. The person get migraines and feels exhausted all the time.

I would appreciate an opinion as to what is going on and a possible cause of the above. What treatment would be appropriate?

Many Thanks
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560005 tn?1215940112
Dear Dr,
           I am a 58 yrs old retired Brigadier from Indian Army.I had an episode of MI in 1991. It was diagnosed as Inferolateral infraction. I was put on beta blockers.
In 2007 I had an episode of VT.I was recommended bypass with implantation of AICD. Bypass was done on 25 Aug 2007 & AICD implanted on 07 Mar 2008. My Q are:
#  I recd 2 shocks on 25 May & 08 Jun during sexual activity. Do I abstain from sex?
#  What is average life of an AICD?
# Is it normal to get 2 shocke in 4 months time?
# What is the life span of a person post implantation of AICD?
# I am taking normal cardiac drubs like Cordoron200/Approval/Aten25/Nicoran/Rosuvas.

Thanx

Brigadier Sunil Arora
Mumbai
India
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290383 tn?1193100321
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Good Luck!!
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Thank you for your prompt response.  I have informed my friend who has seen her GP and has been referred to a cardiologist.

I have printed off your response to take with her and I am sure she will undergo further investigation.

I appreciate your help and opinion.

cheryl2408
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290383 tn?1193100321
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Have you been checked for a pheochromocytoma??  You may have a disorder of your autonomic nervous system that could produce these symptoms.  You need to be further evalutated for these conditions.  Potentially a beta blocker might be of value for treatment.
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