I feel and hear my heartbeats esp. when I lie down or sit quietly. I mean my heart beats are strong. And the doctor told me that I have arrythmia. But doesnt arrythmia mean irregular heartbeats? What can be my real problem? Any ideas?
2007-01-01 20:48:58 · 8 answers · asked by sj 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
I have no other symtoms. My daily life is not affected.
2007-01-01 20:54:31 · update #1
Dear patient,
I think your dr. if not a cardiologist is just beating you round the bush,
Pl. report to a good cardiologist as arrhythmias, are dangerous and I am wondering how did he let you go AS RISK PATIENT WITHOUT PROPER ACS/ACP!!!!!
Regards,
Dr.Qutub
2007-01-02 05:02:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sally,
There are arrhythmias and then there are arrhythmias. Not all of them are dangerous (such as a vasovagal event, when the heart slows down for a few seconds, or paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, when the top two chambers of the heart speed up for a moment or two), but some of them are, and some of the ones that are look very much like those that are not except to certain tests.
What kind of exam has your doctor given you? Did you have an arrhythmia while the test was in progress?
If not, then the doctor may not know all that there is to know about the arrhythmia.
You say that you can feel your heartbeat when you are quiet. That is normal. What kind of arrhythmia do you fell then? Does your heart skip a beat, that is, beat twice quickly, then pause, then resume beating normally? Does it speed up? Does the top part speed up really quickly for a time? Some of these tachycardias (fast heart rates) are harmless. Some are not. Does it slow down? That may or may not be dangerous.
At present, there really isn't enough information to know what's going on with you. I would say that a really good rule of thumb, though, is that, if you are not feeling any other symptoms (dizzy, faint, breathless), then your arrhythmia probably isn't dangerous.
2007-01-01 21:52:51 · answer #2 · answered by eutychusagain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are experiencing PVC's (premature ventricular contractions). Or in layman's terms your heart is skipping a beat. They are not dangerous unless you tend to put what we call "a run" of them together. Most of us experience them from time to time and don't even realize it. Most are noticed during our quiet times when we can pay attention to our bodies more. If you are drinking caffeine it is usually the reason why you experience them more often. However, stress can play havoc on your heart as well. Arrythmias are more than jus "heart skipping beats". There are many different types out there. If your doctor did not specifically say you have one type you probably are experiencing PVC's.
2007-01-02 00:21:03 · answer #3 · answered by Nurse Betty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An arrhythmia does mean irregular heartbeat but not all of them are life threatening. I would not let it stress you out, that could lead to more episodes. If you start to feel dizzy, light headed and can feel the irregularity in your pulse, go to the doctor. High stress can do this.
2007-01-01 21:02:15 · answer #4 · answered by greylady 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-19 08:39:27 · answer #5 · answered by hultman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, arrythmia is just irregular heartbeat...but most significant factor of any heart disease, is age unless you are born with any cardiac abnormalities. mostly arrythmia are just misplacement of electrode by the medical staff... or perhaps, during your ecg you were very nervous.... dont worry, if you are young this will do no harm, just calm your self down...
2007-01-02 02:42:16 · answer #6 · answered by oubie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes arrhythmia means irregular heart beats , but if you feel your heart beets it is called palpitation . please let cardiologist examine you .
2007-01-02 01:32:58 · answer #7 · answered by Fouad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no.don't think always about it that leads to killing u urself.
2007-01-01 20:53:56 · answer #8 · answered by peru 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋