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Heart Palpitation, Left Arm Pain, Heart Murmur. Taking Ativan For Anxiety. Should I Be Concerned?
I have having heart palpatations and some left arm pain. I do have a heart murmur so I m not sure if that could have something to do with it. However, sometimes when it flutters I have to catch my breath. I have a cardiologist appt on Fri. Should I be concerned? I take ativan for anxiety and usually when I take that it goes away.
Wed, 21 Nov 2012
Hi friend
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The situation is highly suggestive of anxiety - still, you should see a cardiologist.
Though the feeling may be normal in some, it is advisable to investigate.
A thorough history and physical examination is the first step -
Routine 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) is part of clinical examination.
If a routine ECG does not show, 24 to 48 hour ambulatory monitoring (Holter) is done to analyse and plan for further management
ECHOcardiogram is necessary to see the heart valves (Mitral Valve Prolapse) / heart muscle (Cardiomyopathy) and heart function (Ejection fraction, wall motion abnormality) – Have you done it?
Treadmill exercise ECG (TMT) is done to exclude Ischemia (reduced blood flow) – OK in your case
Laboratory work-up is routine - like blood counts, sugar, urea, electrolytes (potassium in particular), thyroid (over-active) etc. The treating doctor will suggest based on the situation.
In the mean time, continue ativan.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
The situation is highly suggestive of anxiety - still, you should see a cardiologist.
Though the feeling may be normal in some, it is advisable to investigate.
A thorough history and physical examination is the first step -
Routine 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) is part of clinical examination.
If a routine ECG does not show, 24 to 48 hour ambulatory monitoring (Holter) is done to analyse and plan for further management
ECHOcardiogram is necessary to see the heart valves (Mitral Valve Prolapse) / heart muscle (Cardiomyopathy) and heart function (Ejection fraction, wall motion abnormality) – Have you done it?
Treadmill exercise ECG (TMT) is done to exclude Ischemia (reduced blood flow) – OK in your case
Laboratory work-up is routine - like blood counts, sugar, urea, electrolytes (potassium in particular), thyroid (over-active) etc. The treating doctor will suggest based on the situation.
In the mean time, continue ativan.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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hi.good evening.
please inform me about your age,working status,smoking habit,blood sugar level,bp range.your symptoms suggest it could be from anxiety and stress.but i advice you to do an ECG.do yoga,meditation regularly.you can consult a cardiologist.you must inform me about above mentioned parameters.dont worry.continue ativan.
bye.take care
please inform me about your age,working status,smoking habit,blood sugar level,bp range.your symptoms suggest it could be from anxiety and stress.but i advice you to do an ECG.do yoga,meditation regularly.you can consult a cardiologist.you must inform me about above mentioned parameters.dont worry.continue ativan.
bye.take care
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