HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Are The Symptoms Of Heart Disease And Stroke?

recently I had a couple of episodes of racing heart rate some tingling in my toes and hands, light headness and a bit of nausea. I am a 59 yr old woman in fairly good health with 5-10 lbs of extra weight (always trying to lose) and not on any medications. Occasionally ambient for sleep but on only one or twice a week. Heart disease and stroke run in my family. I thought I might be having a slight stroke, laid down on the floor and breathed deeply for about 10 minutes and then felt fine. Was I not smart to go to the emergency room? Has happened twice in the last 6 months?
Fri, 5 Jun 2015
Report Abuse
Diabetologist,  's  Response
Hi,

Thanks for your question.
After going through your case there are following possibilities for your symptoms.
1) Cardiac arrhythmias: electrical disturbance in heart conduction.
2) TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack): Transiently decreased blood supply to brain.
As you have two episodes of similar symptoms in last 6 months and there is family history of heart disease and stroke you should not neglect these symptoms.

Consult your doctor immediately.

You should know other symptoms of heart disease like chest pain, sweating, palpitation, breathing difficulty and stroke like imbalance while walking, tingling or numbness on one side of body, visual or speech disturbances.

There may be need for
1) Clinical examination.'
2) To check postural drop in blood pressure.
3) ECG & 2DEcho of haart.
4) Electrophysiological study and Holter's monitoring.
5) Brain imaging like MRI of Brain with angiography.

Hope this helps you, if so do vote.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Are The Symptoms Of Heart Disease And Stroke?

Hi, Thanks for your question. After going through your case there are following possibilities for your symptoms. 1) Cardiac arrhythmias: electrical disturbance in heart conduction. 2) TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack): Transiently decreased blood supply to brain. As you have two episodes of similar symptoms in last 6 months and there is family history of heart disease and stroke you should not neglect these symptoms. Consult your doctor immediately. You should know other symptoms of heart disease like chest pain, sweating, palpitation, breathing difficulty and stroke like imbalance while walking, tingling or numbness on one side of body, visual or speech disturbances. There may be need for 1) Clinical examination. 2) To check postural drop in blood pressure. 3) ECG & 2DEcho of haart. 4) Electrophysiological study and Holter s monitoring. 5) Brain imaging like MRI of Brain with angiography. Hope this helps you, if so do vote.