I was in my van and I was driving and it felt like my heart spazzed out. It wasn't painful but it was very uncomfortable and scarry. What happened? My heart does this every once in a while but on that day it lasted like for 6 seconds. I felt like I couldn't breathe. Afterwards I felt anxious and unable to calm down... I would like some answers.... I do not have insurance so I don't want to go to the doctor... what can I do?
2007-03-02 00:16:24 · 8 answers · asked by gimojore 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
A doctor is your best option.
What would happen if you had a heart attack while driving?
A stroke!
THink of the people you could kill!
Get thee to the doctor, love.
Good luck.
2007-03-02 00:20:49 · answer #1 · answered by starryeyed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is probably what we call SVT (supra ventricular tachycardia). SVT happens when a person's heart has an "electrical problem".
If this condition is frequent, or if it lasts for more than a couple of seconds, it can be very dangerous. Blood clots can easily form in the ventricles and be pushed into the body. These clots can go to the lungs (pulmonary embolism) and restrict the blood from being oxygenated. They can also go to the brain and cause TIA's (transient ischemic attack) or even a full blown stroke.
It sounds like this isn't the first time you've had some SVT. You definitely need to see a doctor. There is no home remedy for this condition. You will need an EKG to definitevly diagnose this problem. Sometimes medication can alleviate the problem. However, if it is severe enough, you may need an ICD (implanted cardiac defibrillator).
Go to the doctor, insurance or not. Yes, you'll get some bills, but at least you'll be alive to ge them.
2007-03-02 12:26:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By spazzing out do you mean it just started beating wildly and irratically? Did it feel like it had extra beats and was pounding all out of control?
If so those are called heart palpitations. I had a 2 week "spazz attack" myself...I'm undergoing tests to see what's going on.
Usually stress, too much caffeine or Coke, not enough sleep, or a combination of all three, can get them going. It's almost like an anxiety attack.
It's scary because it feels like you're having a heart attack or something.
Most people have palpitations but don't feel them. There are many reasons they happen, including heart disease...so you have to rule out a lot of things to get to the cause and sometimes there's no answer. But if you have ruled out heart problems then at least you know it's not life threatening.
Stay calm and don't stress, eat well, drink lots of water, ease off on the caffeine and pop and REST a good 8-9 hours a night if not more, and most importantly exercise, even if it's walking, do it every day. That is the most important of all.
2007-03-02 10:54:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many things that can simulate heart disease. But it sounds like an arrhythmia, this is when your heart is off beat. To know if this is really what happened you need to see a Dr. and have an EKG taken. Do it now....if its serious it can cause death.
2007-03-02 09:41:23 · answer #4 · answered by L V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could get insurance then go to the doctor to see what is going on.
2007-03-02 08:25:37 · answer #5 · answered by Samoyed Lover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Insurance or not, you HAVE to see a doctor. That was probably a transient ischemic attack(TIA) which could be a prelude to a stroke.
2007-03-02 08:55:26 · answer #6 · answered by Rene B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local hospital (emergency room) and see what they can offer you for care.
2007-03-02 10:38:45 · answer #7 · answered by taraloti 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see if this sounds like your situation
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003081.htm
2007-03-02 08:47:02 · answer #8 · answered by jonnyraven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋