I went to the emergency room tonight because it felt like my heart was beating so hard, sort of like it was going to beat right out of my chest. I have a long history of PAT also. I have a burning sensation in my right arm. I am taking medication but sometimes it helps and other times has no effect. I was sitting in that waiting room for close to 4 hours, without being seen, so I got so fed up I left and went home. I plan on going to a different hospital if I feel any worse, but I was wondering if you could tell me what it means when your heart is pounding really hard and there's a burning sensation in your right arm. Thanks in advance!
2007-07-10 15:49:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Maybe you misunderstood me. The first thing I did was go to the Emergency Room but after sitting there for almost 4 hours with no service, I left. None of the medications I'm taking triggered this.
2007-07-10 16:38:31 · update #1
This article will help you out:
Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia: Bouts of rapid, regular heart beats originating in the atrium (upper chamber of the heart). Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia (PAT) consists of periods of very rapid and regular heart beats that begin and end abruptly. During the bouts of PAT, the heart rate typically speeds up to 160-to-200 beats per minute.
PAT is due to abnormalities in the AV node "relay station" that lead to rapid firing of electrical impulses from the atrium which bypass the AV node under certain conditions. "Certain conditions" include alcohol excess, too much stress, the intake of caffeine (including that in Coke and other colas), the presence of hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and excessive thyroid hormone intake. Some drugs can also trigger PAT.
PAT is an example of an arrhythmia where the abnormality is in the electrical system of the heart, while the heart muscle and valves may be entirely normal.
2007-07-11 06:51:04 · answer #1 · answered by Dr.Qutub 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This seems to be attack of PAT which may come any time suddenly. R u taking any medication for it like isoptine regualry or only sos. The burning sensation in left arm signifies that during that period the blood supply of heart mucle was compromised due to increased heart rate & it was associated angina which was ppt.by high rate ,it was not heart attack as that wud have worsened in 4 hours.
For PAT if u got frequent attaks now a days very specific leser ablation surgery could be done. For pain in left arm u must get investigations for angina & if so have to take medication for that.
So u have to visit doctor & if no one attanded u in emergency u can go after an appointment made at some other clinic & while making appointment ask for a quick one with acardiologist.
2007-07-17 01:14:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could be having a heart attack. Normally, with a heart attack (myocardial infarction technically) you will have substernal chest pressure, tightness or pain that will radiate to either your neck, back, arms or jaw. You may also have palpitations, tachycardia (fast heart beat), diaphoresis (sweatiness), nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fainting spells, etc. If you dont go the hospital tonight, make a point to call your primary care and get in IMMEDIATELY. Your primary care can do a procedure called an electrocardiogram (EKG for short) that monitors your heart's waves. If there are abnormalities, then he might suggest catheterization, stress test, etc. to make a definitive diagnosis. Heart attacks are nothing to mess with. If you have one and do not do anything about it, chances are you will have one shortly thereafter larger than the one you have already had. Your doctor will likely add some medications, such as aspirin or plavix, to your regimen of medications. Dont mess around with this. You owe yourself that much. Call your PCP in the morning if you dont go to the hospital and at least get checked and rule-out a heart attack.
2007-07-10 16:00:53 · answer #3 · answered by Kimmy3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually it is the left arm that gets the burning/tingling sensations if its a heart attack, but that isn't in every case. I would HIGHLY suggest that you go to your normal health care physician, then he can refer you to a heart specialtist.
If it deals with your heart, you don't want to be cheap (For lack of a better word, pardon).
Hope that helps!
2007-07-10 16:00:09 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should probably go to your personal Doctor with this problem or maybe a urgent care facility. If you are not bleeding and on deaths door, the ER will take forever to get to you. This sounds kind of serious you need to go see a specialist.
2007-07-15 07:43:39 · answer #5 · answered by Amber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could of been heart burn, lab values could be off, cholesterol and a bunch of other numerous things. Depends on you age. See a doctor and get blood work done. Do you have hypertension? Is that what your medication is for?
See a doctor.
2007-07-10 15:58:27 · answer #6 · answered by Namaste 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hyperventilation get your breathing under control there is nothing seriously wrong with you so the hospital treated you right.
2007-07-17 03:08:35 · answer #7 · answered by ajal 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
are you taking any meds with psedefadrine in them they make my heart feel like that too.
2007-07-10 15:58:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋