I recently went to the doctor for a physical. All findings were normal and I discussed with her some chest pain I had been having in relations to stress and anxiety. She asked me several questions regarding the symptoms I had during the chest pain episodes. I had no issues with trying to catch my breath, I didnt have pressure pain in my chest more like an ache here and there, and I didnt have any other heart related symptoms. To ease my anxiety she did an EKG and the results were abnormal. She did not seem concerned and in fact said that she didnt really think I needed one in the first place. She said the results didnt point to anything in particular just that it was abnormal. She said my normal could be considered abnormal. I do know my heart rate increases when I inhale and decreases when I exhale and because of this it slows very quick and almost seems like I am skipping a beat but I am not. She listened to my heart as well and said it sounded find. She suggested I come in 3 weeks for a repeat EKG and she said for me not to worry because she really wasnt concerned at all. I AM WORRIED!
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) in your case. This kind of heart disease can show symptoms of increasing or decreasing heart beats with chest discomfort. So better to get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg). If all these are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart diseases. Sometimes, stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Chest Pain With Increased Heart Beat?
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) in your case. This kind of heart disease can show symptoms of increasing or decreasing heart beats with chest discomfort. So better to get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg). If all these are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart diseases. Sometimes, stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.