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 Causes Chest Pain And Palpitations?

Im 21 and have had a hole in my heart (VSD) all my life. it never really had any effect on me as a child, but since i came to uni 3 years ago i have started having palpatations, pains and skipped beats.



I have been to see my consultant, who did an MRI which showed it was not caused by my VSD. He then did a 24hour ecg, but on that day I had no symptoms so theres nothing he can do about it.



Its really starting to affect my life, is there anything I can do to help reduce the symptoms or doesnt anyone know what could be causing it? Could the fact that ive got a VSD be related?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
Twitter Mon, 24 Jun 2019 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 25 Jun 2019 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Cardiologist,  's  Response
Hello There

After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that palpitations commonly happens because of anemia, dehydration, anxiety or underlying heart disease. It’s recommended for you to get all blood work up done and do a loop recorder if blood reports come normal.

Hopefully this information will guide you properly

Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
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
 

Recent questions on MRI


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Chest Pain And Palpitations?

Hello There After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that palpitations commonly happens because of anemia, dehydration, anxiety or underlying heart disease. It’s recommended for you to get all blood work up done and do a loop recorder if blood reports come normal. Hopefully this information will guide you properly Kind Regards Dr Bhanu Partap