Heartbeat Fluttering

[humanpuck]

Hi there,

Last week I started to experience what I can only describe as a flutter in my heartbeat.  It feels like my heart beat pauses and then theres a strong beat, and I have to take a deep breath.  The sensation lasts a few seconds then goes away.  I have high BP, and I'm taking a combo of Lisinopril and Toprol for it.  After the sensation I have a few secs of chest ache, but it goes away.  I went to my doctor yesterday and she did an EchoCardiogram, which said looked normal, she then sent on to a collegue(cardiologist) who said the same thing.  She said the cardiologists office would call and make an appointment with me but I haven't received a call, so I'm assuming they don't think its serious.

I had a bout with atrial fibrilation about a year ago, but nothing since.  I'm male 27 years old, 5'10" and I weighed about 365 lbs at the time, now I'm down to 280 lbs and counting.  I'm very active, at the gym 6 days a week and I ridiculously healthy now, so this setback is really discouraging for me.  I want to go back to the gym, but I'm afraid of putting too much stress on my heart.  Any ideas on what I might be experiencing and whether or not its ok to go back to the gym?

Thanks so much,

Discouraged

[Cleveland Clinic]

I am not sure what the problem is; you need a Holter monitor to document any arrhythmias you may have, and the treatment varies depending on the arrhythmia. Provided you heart function is normal, you remain at low risk for sudden cardiac death, irrespective of the cause of the palpitations. You need to discuss the results of you tests with your doctors, and what the management strategy for these problems will be.

[humanpuck]

Sorry posted in the wrong forum I think.  I re-posted it in the Heart Rythm forum.  Thanks again.