last year in March.(at my last appt. they found a mur-mur too which i never had before) This year so far i have seen a cardiologists twice and he put me on beta0blockers but the only tests that have been done are a stress test and a holter moniter which is how they found the SVT.
My question is my cario. doesn't want to see me back for a year but i am having pains in my chest like 2 times on wednesday and 3 times today. i am just wondering if i should gop to the emergency room or just wait a year? (no Insurance)
2006-06-30 08:59:27 · 4 answers · asked by thunderchyken 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Chest pain can be serious. You need to go back to your cardiologist and explain that you have new symptoms.
The chest pain could be related to the SVT - if so, you need better control of the arrhythmia. It could also be angina, which means that your heart isn't getting enough oxygen, and you may be on your way to a heart attack. It could also be non-cardiac pain, caused by esophageal reflux or soreness of the cartilage near the ribs.
The only way to find out is by getting more tests. You may need an ECG, exercise stress test, or echocardiogram. Sometimes the results from one test will lead to other tests to find out what is causing the pain.
Go get yourself taken care of. If the chest pains do not subside quickly with rest, then get to an emergency room ASAP.
2006-06-30 13:41:07 · answer #1 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chest pain is a symptom that says something isn't right...you do NOT wait...you see a physician ASAP! An EKG and some blood work as well as a chest xray will rule in or rule out a cardiac problem. By the way, you could try to get insurance, but most insurance companies may hesitate to insure you for an existing problem. Some will cover the problem after a year....Do NOT wait for insurance....you may not live long enough for coverage if you are not treated for your cardiac problem(s) promptly.
2006-07-02 04:51:02 · answer #2 · answered by lee1946 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had SVT (supraventricular tachycardia) and had to see an electrophysiologist for an ablation last October. I too am still on beta blockers. Finally, it was so bad I couldn't stand my heart beat anymore, so I did the ablation. I still have palpitations, but not nearly as bad as it was before I had the cath.
If your having chest pain, it would probably be better to go see the doctor. It can be any number of things, but your better off to be safe than sorry.
2006-07-01 00:19:47 · answer #3 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
firstly GET INSURED. Second called your cardiologist right away.
i have a heart condition too i have hypertrophic cardiomopathy mine is genetic i did the holter moniter i have an implantable defribulator (ICD) if your just starting out on the beta blockers it could be the side effects it will go away with time read up on you meds see what the side effects are
2006-06-30 16:07:13 · answer #4 · answered by spcwright2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋