What Causes Recurring Heart Arrhythmias?

Posted on Sun, 4 Jan 2015

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Sun, 4 Jan 2015 Answered on

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Question : hi there, for some time on and off I have a feeling where I think my heart misses a beat, it seems to originate in my tummy and goes to my windpipe and it triggers a cough. I have had this for a few years on and off but its be more prelavent of late. I am overweight and a smoker slight high bp and cholesterol , I have spoken to my doctor and he says its just anxiety. can you advise me please , with kind regaurds

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your problems are more likely to be related to heart arrhythmias...

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX!
I read your query very carefully and understood your concern.

What you are experiencing is more likely to be related to heart arrhythmias (extra cardiac beats) than to anxiety. Although i have to admit that anxiety may worsen the arrhythmias.

If you were my patient I would have recommended the following examinations:
- ECG
- Cardiac Echo
- Holter monitoring
This will help to find out what sort of arrhythmia you have.

Hope this will be helpful!
Wish you health!
Dr. Benard

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

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (10 hours later)

are these dangerous?????

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Fortunately for you these arrhythmia aren't dange

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Apart from some discomfort these arrhythmias aren't dangerous. Wait for holter results to take the proper treatment.

Wish you health!
Dr.Benard

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

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)

thank you for your comforting medical opinion. I have had these on and off for many years . but iv had a massive amount of stress the last two week, and maybe there is some connection . kind reguards

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Stress may be the cause or at least may worsen arrhythmias.

Detailed Answer:
Hi back again,

Yes you are right as i said earlier stress may be the cause or at least may worsen arrhythmias. This is why is important to reduce stress level by avoiding unnecessary stress add by increasing recreational activities.

Wish you health!
Dr. Benard

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