Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
Ouch!
This forum is for questions and support regarding heart issues such as: Angina, Angioplasty, Arrhythmia, Bypass Surgery, Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Artery Disease, Defibrillator, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Pacemaker, PAD, Stenosis, Stress Tests.
Ouch!
by sah__0, May 23, 1999 12:00AM
Posted by sah on May 23, 1999 at 18:28:34
The other night, I was in a nice deep slumber. I love those. It usually takes a hurricane to wake me up when I am sleeping. What happened the other night spooked me a bit. I can remember waking up to a very sharp pressing pain in my left chest area. It hurt like the blue blazes! In fact it hurt so much I can remember saying "no!" in my half sleep state. I remember it so well because it did wake me up (sort of) and took my breath away. It lasted about a minute or two and then was gone. I was so groggy and tired I just went back to sleep. What worries me, is that this is probably the fifth time it has happened in the last year. It was really spooky. Any ideas on what it might be? Any advice on what to do?
Posted by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on May 24, 1999 at 20:36:11
Dear sah
Pain severe enough to wake you up is always something that alarms me. The fact that it has occurred five times is even worse. There are many possibilities, but the most concerning would be pain from the heart. I strongly suggest that you contact your doctor for an evaluation soon.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
Information provided here is for general purposes only. Specific questions should be addressed to your own doctor. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
Posted by sah on May 24, 1999 at 20:50:19
Thank you for the input. I do have MVP, but I have not been seen by cardiologist for several years. The last echo and stress test I had was 8 (I was 13) years ago. I was a little surprised when I was awakened by this whatever it was. I must also say that it really REALLY hurt. Because of your advise I am going to try and see a different cardiologist. The one that I have now, I do not believe, is doing me much good. Thank you.
Posted by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on May 24, 1999 at 20:52:43
Dear sah
The history of heart disease makes it even more important to be evaluated.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
Information provided here is for general purposes only. Specific questions should be addressed to your own doctor. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
Posted by sah on May 25, 1999 at 09:56:08
Why is MVP considered heart disease? I have never heard of it being classified this way before. By the way I have made my appointment, I cannot get in for another month though. However, anytime is better than no time. Thank you for the advice and answering my questions.
Posted by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on May 26, 1999 at 15:20:58
Dear sah
MVP is mitral valve prolapse which is a form of heart disease. To be honest, though, most people labeled as having mitral valve prolapse probably do not even have the real disorder. Those who really do generally only have a mild form that does not cause serious problems. Only a small percentage of those with MVP actually go on to need surgery for the valve.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
Information provided here is for general purposes only. Specific questions should be addressed to your own doctor. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
Posted by sah on May 26, 1999 at 19:32:32
What kind of tests can I expect the doctor to do when I go? Are they going to be echos and stress test's again? I have not seen a dr. in eight years and that was when I was a kid. Just wondering what to expect.
Posted by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on May 28, 1999 at 17:58:49
Dear sah
You will almost certainly get an EKG, an echo, and will probably get scheduled for a stress test (may be done in conjunction with an echo).
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
Information provided here is for general purposes only. Specific questions should be addressed to your own doctor. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
