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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
chest pain
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chest pain
by colette thomas, Dec 18, 1999 12:00AM
Two days ago I had severe indigesion with chest pain, nausa and vomiting. I was given a EKG in the ER and was told that I had a short P-R interval and should have a check up by a cardilogist. What does a short P-R interval mean and what is the relation to the symptoms I experienced. Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB, Dec 18, 1999 12:00AM
Probably all unrelated. A short PR interval refers to an abnormality in your heart's conduction system. There are several causes and a cardiology evaluation sounds reasonable, in order to decide whether it is anything serious.
Member Comments (5)
by colette thomas, Dec 19, 1999 12:00AM
Regarding the answer to my question, can a short P-R interval cause chest pain, and palpations/skipped beats?
by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB, Dec 19, 1999 12:00AM
As an isolated abnormality, it would produce no symptoms, but if it were part of a syndrome such as Wolff-Parkinson-White, it can predispose to arrhythmia and palpitations.
by colette thomas, Dec 19, 1999 12:00AM
Thank you so very much for the information. I can now go to the doctor and ask the right questions with the research I have done. Thanks again. Happy Holidays!
by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB, Dec 19, 1999 12:00AM
You are welcome. Happy holidays to you also.
