What are the immediate treatments for a sudden fast heart rate, and could my mother's symptoms?including hot flashes during her period and a rapid heart rate that improved after taking Alprax?be a sign of an irregular heartbeat or heart disease?
It is wonderful of you to care so deeply for your mother. A sudden fast heart rate can be unsettling. Immediate steps include deep, slow breathing, coughing, or splashing cold water on the face, which can help calm the heart. Since her symptoms, including hot flashes and rapid heart rate, improved with Alprax (alprazolam), anxiety or hormonal changes may be the underlying cause. However, to safely rule out an irregular heartbeat or heart disease, she should consult a doctor. A simple, painless electrocardiogram (ECG) can provide peace of mind and ensure her heart is healthy.