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Posted by Tonya Greene on April 5, 2000, at 17:12:52
Hi,
Over the years I have experienced increased frequency of
heart paplitations. I am only 33, I am very physically fit
and I eat fairly healthy. I do consume about one Pepsi a
day and sometimes some chocolate. I don't really drink coffee much.I am only concerned about the palpitations because
I don't seem to fit the classic profile of high stress, caffeine
consumption. And my palpitations happen daily for about
five or so seconds. They are very forceful and they usually leave me feeling
a little dizzy and cold sweat-like for about 10 seconds afterward.
Is it possible that I should look into treatment for
Tachycardia or is this dizzy sensation just part of
the standard symptoms?The only heart disease in my family was my grandfather.
He had two heart attacks. One in his 60s and one in his 70s then he
eventually died of a heart attack that came after having been hospitalized
for a stroke. He was fairly sedentary in his senior years.
Thank you
Tonya Greene
Posted by Greg on April 5, 2000, at 17:59:13
In reply to Heart Palpitations, posted by Tonya Greene on April 5, 2000, at 17:12:52
Tonya,
I have heart palpitations several times throughout the day as part of my anxiety. Believe me, stress does not have to be severe to cause palpitations. I've cut coffee out of my diet completely and cut down on my sugar intake. Sometimes the palps come while I'm completely at rest. I too have a history of heart disease/attacks in my Grandparents. I believe that anytime a person has that in their background, you should be checked by a heart specialist. Today I had a Stress Echo test done and was given a clean bill of health (as far as my heart goes), but I will have one done every year just as a precaution because I know its hereditary. Have you been checked out for anxiety (I don't mean to be nosey :-))? If not, it might be worth checking into. I wish you all the best!Regards,
Greg> Hi,
>
> Over the years I have experienced increased frequency of
> heart paplitations. I am only 33, I am very physically fit
> and I eat fairly healthy. I do consume about one Pepsi a
> day and sometimes some chocolate. I don't really drink coffee much.
>
> I am only concerned about the palpitations because
> I don't seem to fit the classic profile of high stress, caffeine
> consumption. And my palpitations happen daily for about
> five or so seconds. They are very forceful and they usually leave me feeling
> a little dizzy and cold sweat-like for about 10 seconds afterward.
> Is it possible that I should look into treatment for
> Tachycardia or is this dizzy sensation just part of
> the standard symptoms?
>
> The only heart disease in my family was my grandfather.
> He had two heart attacks. One in his 60s and one in his 70s then he
> eventually died of a heart attack that came after having been hospitalized
> for a stroke. He was fairly sedentary in his senior years.
> Thank you
> Tonya Greene
Posted by MA on April 6, 2000, at 0:25:21
In reply to Heart Palpitations, posted by Tonya Greene on April 5, 2000, at 17:12:52
Have you ever heard of Mitral Valve Prolapse MVP)? Alot of women I know have this condition and it can cause skipped beats or palpitations. It usually is a benign condition and is caused by the Mitral valve closing incompletely.
Your doctor should be able to diagnosis this easily or can refer you for a more complete workup by a cardiologist.
Anxiety can also cause palpitations but it sounds like this isn't the case.
In either case, it should be evaluated and treated if necessary since you do have some symptoms like sweating and dizziness. Just having a diagnosis and explanation for the symptoms will make you less worried.
Good luck.
MA
Posted by Scott L. Schofield on April 7, 2000, at 12:49:05
In reply to Re: Heart Palpitations, ?MVP, posted by MA on April 6, 2000, at 0:25:21
> Have you ever heard of Mitral Valve Prolapse MVP)? Alot of women I know have this condition and it can cause skipped beats or palpitations. It usually is a benign condition and is caused by the Mitral valve closing incompletely.
> Your doctor should be able to diagnosis this easily or can refer you for a more complete workup by a cardiologist.
> Anxiety can also cause palpitations but it sounds like this isn't the case.
> In either case, it should be evaluated and treated if necessary since you do have some symptoms like sweating and dizziness. Just having a diagnosis and explanation for the symptoms will make you less worried.------------------------------------
This is excellent advice.The following does not seem relevant to the original post. I just thought it would be a good place to stick it.
Mitral Valve Prolapse does occur more frequently in women than in men. Depression and anxiety disorders have been associated with MPV - these disorders occur more frequently in people who have MVP than they do in the general population. The sensation of heart-palpatations is often a symptom of both depressive disorders and anxiety disorders.
- Scott
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