I have periodic sweats, palpitations and am overweight. Is it necessary to see a cardiologist?

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I have periodic sweats, palpitations, and am overweight. Is it necessary to see a cardiologist?

I have been breaking out with sweats and sometimes fast heart palpitations. My doctor wants me to see a heart doctor but I don't feel I need to. I am about 40 pounds overweight. I take blood pressure meds and for high cholesterol, and low thyroid.

submitted by Margaret, from Magnolia, Delaware, 1/3/09

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by Texas Heart Institute cardiologist, Abdi Rasekh, MD

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I agree with your doctor. Considering the presence of multiple risk factors and episodes of palpitation, cardiac evaluation is appropriate.

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