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What Could Cause Fluttering In Chest Area?

I am a 43 year old female, about 5'6 -150 lbs or so. I have M S and a disc problem C4 -C7, I am experiencing fluttering or spasma in my chest area. Wondering if heart related or not. Pulse is good. So hard to tell being that I have the MS and a disc problem on top of that...Frustrated
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Fluttering sensation in chest area is commonly seen in arrhythmias (rhythm disturbances in heart).
And you are also having MS (Mitral Stenosis).
So possibility of arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation (AF), atrial flutter, supra ventricular tachycardia (SVT) etc is more.
And hence better to consult cardiologist and get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg).
On the basis of these reports, you will anti arrhythmia drug.
Don't worry, with proper treatment, 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 Could Cause Fluttering In Chest Area?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Fluttering sensation in chest area is commonly seen in arrhythmias (rhythm disturbances in heart). And you are also having MS (Mitral Stenosis). So possibility of arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation (AF), atrial flutter, supra ventricular tachycardia (SVT) etc is more. And hence better to consult cardiologist and get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg). On the basis of these reports, you will anti arrhythmia drug. Don t worry, with proper treatment, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.