2006-07-27 12:21:31 · 12 answers · asked by pips_325 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
most likely youre getting PVCs or PACs (premature ventricular/atrial contractions). but im not a doctor so maybe you should see one to make sure thats the problem.
theyre scary since you constantly feel your heart stop but they are harmless in the vast majority of people (ive heard something like 70% of people get atleast 1 a day) but sometimes it can mean you have a bad valve or electrolye imbalance something so if you get more than just a few per day you should have them checked out with a cardiologist to be on the safe side. stress, caffeine, lack of sleep, smoking, alcohol are some of the common triggers that aggravate them, look them up on the internet. if you get hundreds a day like me or if they really bother you they can put you on a beta blocker that can help to reduce them
2006-07-28 00:21:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are having palpitations. You would have to see a doctor to give you a diagnosis. Usually this can be done by a 24 or 48 hour holter monitor. You go to the hospital and they put leads on your chest and you wear the monitor for 24 or 48 hours then return the monitor to the hospital where it is read by a cardiologist and he dictates a report. The report tells exactly what kind of heart beats are happening at what time of the day/nite. You could be having anything from premature beats, to spurts of Premature ventricular contractions.
See your physician whenever possible if it is bothering you
PS: I am a heart patient since 18 yrs old and a Registered nurse.
2006-07-27 19:44:47 · answer #2 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get that too sometimes. I went to see my Dr who couldn't hear anything wrong and said I was fine. Chances of my having one while the Dr is listening are one in a few thousand. I guess it can't be too bad or he would have told me what it was. I've had it since I was about 19 (my Dr then didn't care either) and I'm now 32, it tends to be worse when I'm putting on or losing weight, feels better when I'm exercising on a regular basis, though I still have it from time to time. I don't think it's anything to worry about, but you might want to ask your doc anyway. Sorry I can't be of much help!
2006-07-27 19:28:36 · answer #3 · answered by NikC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah yeah
it happens sometimes to me too
it kind of like stops and then beats fast 2 or 3 times
thats weird
i hope someone answers with good info, i need it too.
i dont think its anything bad, thank God i haven felt anything else.
hope you feel better.....and me too
jajaja
2006-07-27 19:26:19 · answer #4 · answered by axon3_2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same thing and take Toprol 50 XL. many people have it and don't even realize it. See a doctor....stop smoking and stop drinking caffine.
2006-07-28 02:04:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arrhythmia.
2006-07-27 19:24:43 · answer #6 · answered by KingstonGal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is common and is not usually life threatening.could be caused by stress,but to be on the safe side see a doctor
2006-07-27 19:26:39 · answer #7 · answered by Thomas P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a symptom of arithmia. see your doctor for details and better treatment
2006-07-27 19:26:08 · answer #8 · answered by DentistryGirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the same thing happens to me. i dont know what causes it, but i just ignore it and im not dead yet so im guessing its not serious
2006-07-27 19:25:32 · answer #9 · answered by your best nightmare 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats your body, giving you a sign, that you need to go to the Doctors!! make the appointment.....
2006-07-27 19:24:55 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋