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What Causes Sudden Tightness In The Chest And Heart Palpitations?

i was swimming hard yesterday, on my sixth lap and felt a sudden tightening of the chest as if my heart was constricting. Slight pain around my chest only. Stopped and it went away after about 2-3 minutes. I think I my heart might have been producing an extra beat. Is this something I need to be worried about? My usual pulse is a low 45 beats per minute.
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We understand your concerns

I went through your details. You are a healthy athlete. Your low heart rate explains that. The pain could be due to over exertion. Still to confirm and for peace of mind, I suggest consultation with a cardiologist for an EKG and further advise.

If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail.

Hope this answers your query. Please feel free to post follow up queries. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck. Take care.
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What Causes Sudden Tightness In The Chest And Heart Palpitations?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. You are a healthy athlete. Your low heart rate explains that. The pain could be due to over exertion. Still to confirm and for peace of mind, I suggest consultation with a cardiologist for an EKG and further advise. If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail. Hope this answers your query. Please feel free to post follow up queries. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. Take care.