heart flutters

[annali]

for the past 4 months my heart has been fluttering, it only lasts seconds and it takes my breath away. I didn't think much of it till two days ago when i was sitting watching tv, it happened again, but this time i couldn't catch my breath and i began to black out. After it happened i got really cold and was shaking. I went to the er and without doing any tests they told me i had a panic attack. Should i be concerned, why does my heart flutter randomly? I had very low potassium levels about a year ago because i was put on a diuretic, my doc thought i had menieres disease. I stopped taking the diuretic because of it. Could this have caused a problem with my heart. I don't feel anxious and panicky, and am aware that i am not dying. But am totally open to the fact that i could be having panic attacks, because i suffered from social anxiety years ago. should i be concerned?

[tickertock]

After weeks of barely any noticable PVCs, Had a few weird thumps tonight, more like those that suck the wind out of you for a moment then a mild thump. Definitely they don't cause the anxiety they used to that in itself to me is a big accomplishment, nevertheless they are a real attention getter, even if for a moment or two, sure wouldn't them back in 1000s daily though. Good health and heart flutter free weekend to all.

[scorey99]

This thread grabbed my attention.

I'm 27/m and was recently diagnosed with VERY high Cholesterol (335) and VERY high Triglycerides (1466).  My Dr. immediately put me on Vytorin, but I couldn't handle the statin side effects, so now I'm taking Zetia.  Other than some minor GI problems, that seems fine.

About two weeks after the high Cholesterol diagnoses, I went to the ER with a racing heart, and continuous PVCs.  I have now seen a Cardiologist and done the echo/stress.  Everything is 'fine'.

I should also mention that I have history of anxiety and severe panic attacks. It's always so hard to differentiate between cause and effect.  It just makes me feel so much better to read about other people with similar concerns/problems.

I do think a lot of it is stress/anxiety related, but my brain never wants me to think 'positive'.  Still coping.

[Mel22]

So, see a cardiologist and make sure he does full labs. Good luck!

[Mel22]

My low potassium levels caused my PVCs. When my potassium and magnesium levels are normal, I have virtually NO PVCs.

[netrox]

People do NOT pass out when they have panic attacks.

Blackouts are OFTEN an indication that you were not getting enough oxygen to your brain and that could be caused by inefficient heart pump.

I am glad you're not anxious. As hard as it may sound, mental health is far more important than physical health.  

[annali]

thanks for all your comments.