I was reading a book, totally relaxed and kept feeling this sinking feeling in my chest and then I would feel the need for a deep breath. Once or twice would not have alarmed me. This went on for about six hours. I checked my pulse to see if it was my heart and it was. It would stop...and the lurch and then beat normally again for a little while. Sometimes it would do it two or three times in a row and then it would be five minutes or so and it would happen again, never waiting longer than about 10 minutes between. I got up and got a shower at one point thinking that might help but I did it in there too. Circulation was good, extremeties were warm and I was in no pain. What was that? Should I be concerned? I have felt it since but not to that magnitude.
2007-12-10 02:15:11 · 8 answers · asked by Box Chick 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Taking deep breaths is similar to hyperventilation, which is a known factor that causes PVCs to occur. The correlation between the deep breaths and the skipped beats signifies that nothing quite serious is happening, however, the fact that they occur in a row of three can cause some concern: this could have been a run of unsustained ventricular tachycardia or a bigeminal rhythm meaning that every other beat is a premature one. Since it is not occuring to that magnitude all the time, it is probably nothing to worry about, however, if you feel it again in a row of three, a visit to your doctor might be a wise descision.
2007-12-10 08:01:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you are having premature ventricular contractions where your heart beat is originating from your ventricles. Some people live with this condition all of their lives and it is normal for them. They have a conduction problem. However, since you have never had this, you need to go see a doctor and get a workup. It is not normal in the grand scheme of cardiac function. Normal heart beats are initiated in the atrium in the SA node. I would be concerned.
That being said, some medications, certain environmental stimuli and even caffeine can cause this. It is not a problem of circulation but rather a problem of electrical conduction.
Please schedule a visit with your doctor for a cardiac workup.
2007-12-10 02:24:42 · answer #2 · answered by Tim N 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like palpitations. I am not sure how old you are.. But my suggestion would be if you are very concerned you should go to your doctor explain your symptoms and they should do an EKG. The doctor may also recommend a 24 hour holter monitor. Which is a portable monitor that you wear all day and it records your heart rhythms. Then they can analyze the rhythm and determine the cause. It could be nothing, but it could also be symptoms of something more serious going on.
It is very possible for people to have heart probs without any pain, especially women. So go have it checked out.
2007-12-10 02:32:01 · answer #3 · answered by scubagirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your condition is called dysrhythmia, or arrhythmia. I think you are on the right tract to have the heart monitored for 24hrs, I think you should follow through with this test regardless how busy you are. Keeping a diary about all the event of the heart (enormous pump, skipping beats, Short of breath...) is a good way to show to the doctor based on evidence. The blood tests were probably to test your heart tissue and were negative, so the tissue is not damaged. The EKG is normal but it could be a false normal. That is why they want you to have it monitored during your normal routine for the whole day. Hope this helps
2016-05-22 11:31:01 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several things that can cause this. One is the amount of stimulants that you take. Caffeine, nicotine and other things can cause the problem that you describe. Some other factors that can be taken into account are age and physical condition. With what you describe though, you need to be on a monitor that you wear that will log these events and then you can be evaluated. You have just experienced what is the foundation for cardiac sudden death. Get your butt to a doctor NOW.
2007-12-10 02:26:42 · answer #5 · answered by eyecue_two 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sodium and Potassium levels in your body can directly impact muscles (your heart is a large muscle of course)
Have you recently started a new diet? Did you just have an intense work out? Have you been sick lately?
Dehydration can cause your electrolyte balance to be off.
If it continues you should definatly see a doctor.
You could be having PVCs (premature ventricular contractions) or PJCs (premature junctional contractions) This just means the electrical impulse will start somewhere that it shouldn't prematurly.
They tend to be common, and don't cause any problems. But it's better safe than sorry.
Good Luck!! Hope that helps a bit!!
2007-12-10 02:27:34 · answer #6 · answered by peachy_keen_jelly_beans 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, what you've experienced is called an arrhythmia, a common occurrence that can be brought on by meds, caffeine, drugs, stress, lack of sleep.....this list can go on forever.
I am not one to run to a doctor for just anything, BUT in your case it would not hurt to go the your primary doctor or the ER & have an EKG done. It's quick, painless & may show any cardiac abnormalities. It's not considered the most accurate tests, but it's a good start.
2007-12-10 02:33:59 · answer #7 · answered by MiniSunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your doctor and explain this to them. I had this happen to me and apparently I was born with a heart problem. This can be caused by too much stimulants so lay off the caffeine and see if it helps but you definitely need to go to the doctor and get it checked out!
2007-12-10 03:47:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋