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  • Male
  • 26 Years
  • 07/02/2025

I'm really worried about a heartbeat of 240 beats per minute. Is this life-threatening? Can it lead to heart failure? Is there a way to treat it, or what should I do next?

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
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Yes it is very abnormal and needs immediate attention ,vist cardiologist for appropriate managemnet

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