Can I Still Power Walk And Go About With A History Of Costochondritis And Tacacardia These Last 2 Days ?

Posted on Sat, 22 Oct 2022

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Question : Hello this is for dr Sharka I am a 50 ur old women as u know with a history of costochondritis and tacacardia these last 2 days my Apple Watch has indicated the following
Yesterday while driving heart rate went from 78-47-76 all in less than a min no symptoms
This morning 6:01 am my watch also indicated heart rate went from 70-47-75 all lasting within a min again no symptoms I had just woke up … should I get my cardiologist to perform more tests? Can I still power walk and go about my day ? Can I still be active with my husband

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Your symptoms are not related to the heart

Detailed Answer:
Dear,

The fact that you didn’t feel anything during those episodes, means that it is just a machine artifact.

At least you would feel shortness of breath or dizziness due to bradycardia.

So just relax and don’t worry about it!

Nothing serious is going on!

You don’t need any further tests!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (1 hour later)

Great thank u so I can continue to be active with my husband and also dance classes

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
It is ok to continue your daily activity

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

It is quite OK to exercise normally and be active with your husband.

Nothing serious is going on!

So, just relax and don’t worry about it!

Please let me know in case of further questions whenever you need!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (14 hours later)

Hi there
Thank you one more question I seem to have pain in this area is this a cardiac concern ? Very strange no other issues oxygen 98 bp 107/74 heart rate 79 kardia ecg normal sinus ruyhem
I have attached a picture … concern about cardiac ?

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Your symptoms are not related to the heart.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

The pain in this region is typical of costochondritis.

I would exclude any possible cardiac issues, based on your description and your vital parameters.

So, just relax and don’t worry about it!

I recommend taking acetaminophen for the pain.

You can continue to work out as normal.

Hope you will find this information helpful!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (3 hours later)

Hi there I have uploaded a picture of my Apple Watch it says 181 but I am sure I would have felt that and I was not doing anything at that time … also 168 I was not doing anything either should I be concerned ? Should I seek additional cardiac testing at i in XXXXXXX immediate danger

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
This doesn’t seem to be related to the heart.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

I think that this value is just a watch artifact, maybe a technical error or movement.

Nothing serious!

I don’t think that this is related to the heart as you didn’t experience any symptoms during the episode.

Hope you will find this information helpful!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar