Re: Palpitations, breathing and chest pain

Posted By Betsy Howard on May 24, 1999 at 12:06:14
I have had palpitations for over 2 years now. A cardiac cath showed a 30% blockate in the ant. desc.  I am on 100 mg of toprol twice a day.  About a month ago I started having recurring palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath and coughing with shortness of breath.  My cardiologist had a stress echo done and it came out clean.  Now I am being told that nothing can be done for this problem.  It is extremely uncomfortable and since I am a flute player, I find it hard to get air at times and I have chest pain after playing for about an hour.  Should I seek another opinion or just live with it like I'm told.  What about exercise?

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Posted By Betsy on May 25, 1999 at 09:43:13
I think I need to add to what I was asking about yesterday and after reading your answer, I realized I had not given you all the info that I had.  My cardiologist told me that the irregular heartbeat was an electrical problem and it was atrial.
My shortness of breath and coughing are only present when these palpitations occur.  All blood workups that were done in the past few weeks were normal.
I do have an appointment with my internest on the 9th.  Other than these palpitations, I am in good health.  My question, should I get a second opinion with a cardiologist and can I safely continue exercise such as treadmill walking?
I am 59 years old











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