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Is It Normal To Get Rapid Heart Beat And Chest Hurting When Diagnosed With Mono ?

Hello! I have recently been diagnosed with mono, but I woke up today feeling different than I had the past couple weeks. Whenever i sit up or walk around, my chest starts to hurt and my heart beats very quickly. It s very unnerving, and I m really worried there might be something more serious going on.
Fri, 7 Feb 2014
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Dear patient,

Thanks for your query. Fever, infection and stress can all increase the heart rate, usually it is sinus tachycardia, meaning the normal rhythm of the heart; other arrhythmias are less common. However, a specific complication of an infection can be pericarditis, or inflammation around the sac of the heart. It would be advisable for a provider to examine you, and if physical examination or context is worrisome, then further testing such as ECG or an ultrasound of the heart may be indicated.


Hope that helps, wish you the best,

Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN
Cardiology
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Is It Normal To Get Rapid Heart Beat And Chest Hurting When Diagnosed With Mono ?

Dear patient, Thanks for your query. Fever, infection and stress can all increase the heart rate, usually it is sinus tachycardia, meaning the normal rhythm of the heart; other arrhythmias are less common. However, a specific complication of an infection can be pericarditis, or inflammation around the sac of the heart. It would be advisable for a provider to examine you, and if physical examination or context is worrisome, then further testing such as ECG or an ultrasound of the heart may be indicated. Hope that helps, wish you the best, Dr Brenes-Salazar MD Mayo Clinic MN Cardiology