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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
How do I know for sure?
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How do I know for sure?
by mitra, Mar 17, 2003 12:00AM
My heart sometimes feels like it does a flip in my chest,causing me to catch my breath. Today my body feels like I have the flu and I am tired and my stomach is upset my heart feels like it is really pounding ( I can hear it in my ears). I am also shaky. I do suffer from depression and am on celexa and wellbutrin. How do I know when to call 911 or should I just call my doctor? I also suffer from mitra valve prolapse.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-M.D.-RCJ, Mar 17, 2003 12:00AM
Mitra,
Thanks for the post.
If you think that you may be having a heart attack, then dial 911. The internet is not a good medium for making or refuting this diagnosis.
The sensation that you described could range from something benign, such as a PVC (premature ventricular contraction), to something serious. You need to speak with your doctor to help sort this out.
Good luck.
Thanks for the post.
If you think that you may be having a heart attack, then dial 911. The internet is not a good medium for making or refuting this diagnosis.
The sensation that you described could range from something benign, such as a PVC (premature ventricular contraction), to something serious. You need to speak with your doctor to help sort this out.
Good luck.
Member Comments (3)
by mitra, Mar 17, 2003 12:00AM
It might help to know I am a 45 year old female and off and on exercizer , currently I work out 40 minutes a day (tread mill and weights)
by ozark, Mar 18, 2003 12:00AM
this could be a side effect of wellbutrin...you should check into it good luck
