scared of palpitations

[poohbear2026]

Thanks for answering, it has been several years since I posted before.  I have had troble with anxiety with palpitations and chest pain for over 7 years.  I had a 24 hr monitor seven years ago that showed 4 ventricular ectopics(2 isolateds and 1 couplet) and 3595 Supraventricular ectopics(all isolateds).  I was then sent for an echo and they said everything was normal except trace mitral regurgitation, normal variance.  I have since had a stress test and another echo.  But it has been at least two years since those. I have read on the internet that people with anxiety problems are more prone to sudden death. And I am scared to death that I am going to die from this.  Do you think I should be seen again by another cardiologist.  I am currently taking Ativan for anxiety.  Some days I have palpitations up to probably 10 a minute.  Then some days I don't feel any.  I have had several ekgs recently but they only seem to pick up sinus tachardia.  Thank you for your help.

[poohbear2026]

I'm sorry I forgot to say that I am a 29 year old female, non-smoker and non-drinker.

Thanks

[Cleveland Clinic]

pooh,

Thanks for asking.

It seems that you have had a pretty extensive cardiac workup, especially for someone your age.  

People with anxiety are NOT at increased risk for sudden death.  

You really should focus more on resolving your anxiety issues with a health professional and stop repeating your cardiac test. At age 29, and your work up thus far, you have a a higher likelyhood from having a test that is falsely positive from chance then it actually being a true positive test.

good luck