Hi. I Have Heart Palpitations That Go Beat Beat Beat

Posted on Sun, 28 Jul 2019

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Question : Hi. I have heart palpitations that go beat beat beat stop beat. My doctor said its nothing to worry about after doing a ecg test but has asked me to do a ct angiogram for my mind to relax. I am very anxious and have anxiety and panic attacks. The thought of doing a ct scan is freaking me out. Would a ultrasound be as effective?

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Needs evaluation

Detailed Answer:
After going through the medical details provided by you I can understand your concern for your health and I would like to tell you that your symptoms are quite non-specific for having a cardiac disease and it’s just your anxiety levels that is creating problem for you.

As you are experiencing missed beats and your ECG is alright it’s advisable to get a 24 hour halter monitoring done First which should be the next step in evaluation to rule out any underlying transient Cardiac arrhythmia.

As you want to avoid CT so it’s advisable that you should first get a stress echocardiogram done which is a first step before going for CT.

Kindly discuss this with your treating doctor.

Hope to have been helpful.

Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Bhanu Partap (26 minutes later)

I had these test done around 2 yrs ago.

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello again

Detailed Answer:
If they were normal then you need not worry and just keep maintaining healthy lifestyle routine with includes proper diet and daily exercise.

For your anxiety you should start practising yoga or meditation as that will surely help you combat your anxiety levels.

Kind Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Bhanu Partap (30 minutes later)

Do they look normal to you and can alot change in 2yrs? I had ecg last week amd and my dr said that my ecg was good and the same as he did a year ago. Am just worried i will have a heart attack. Sorry to bother you with more questions doctor but i am a very anxious person. From my test results a couple of years ago do you think the results are good? Thank you. Chadi.

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hello again

Detailed Answer:
Dear Chadi

I can understand your concern, could you please upload your previous ecg report so that I can review it and can confirm you about it.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Bhanu Partap (36 minutes later)

I don't have the previous one just the holter test and ultrasound one i uploaded. My dr said nothing had changed from ecg from last year or the year before but here in Australia they dont give you the results of ecg tests.

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hello again

Detailed Answer:
Both the reports are normal and there is nothing to worry for on the basis of these reports.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj