Im experiencing pauses in my heart rate. I feel my chest flutter. I'm 46. No heart issues.
Hello,As a Person that has Heart Issues I would see your Family Doctor ASAP about this,it is posible an early sighn of a possible Heart issue,I have had many problems,with my pulse,and heart rate,jumping all over and a few flutters,in the past,I recently had a Heart Cath due to some problems that showed during a Stress Test,I go see the Heart Doctor again in Mid Aug,about the results.I believe my Brother In Law had similar things he needed a Pacemaker put in as it was a malfunction in his heart.Im not saying you positively have one too,but I would have this Looked at ASAP just in case.Jim
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Hello connor39
Palpitations, like the ones you are experiencing, are caused by abnormal electrical conduction in the heart, leading to an irregular and/or too-fast heart rate. However, due to heart disease, genetics (especially if you have a family history of palpitations) and some other common causes, these pathways do not keep your heart-rate constant.
Though it seems like these occurrences resolve on their own, part of the concern is that the irregular rhythm will not return to a normal rate. When your heart pumps too fast, it does not allow for adequate filling of the heart with blood and therefore your heart cannot pump enough blood to your vital organs. This is especially a concern if you have heart disease or risk factors for heart disease.
Some common and less serious causes of palpitations include too much caffeine, found in coffee, teas, and chocolates. Also, an overactive thyroid gland can cause palpitations. There are quite rare conditions that can cause palpitations. However, only a doctor who can order tests for you like an EKG, thyroid stimulating hormone levels (TSH), blood electrolytes, and hemoglobin/hematocrit levels can tell you definitively what is causing your symptoms.
You should make an appointment with your physician soon to discuss your heart!
To your health,
Neil, MD
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andrewy
Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Neil -
I see you are an MD. I have also noticed you copied and pasted the same exact response on quite a few questions. This is the problem with too many MD's. They don't listen to the patient or the question, and just mindlessly spout out a canned response.
The concern was for a pause in the beat, and a fluttering sensation. I had these in the past, and it was difficult to diagnose because it took several visits to get it to actually happen on an EKG.
I was having premature ventricular contractions. My doctor assured me it was harmless. Connor, you may have that, or you might not. Either way, Neil is correct in saying you need to be checked by a doctor. I would recommend a cardiologist if possible..