Aa
Exact Same Thing
I seem to be experiencing the exact same thing. The first time it occurred (around 1am I was awakened from my sleep) I was worried it was a heart attack because there was some numbness in my arms, but the incident soon passed after 5 minutes, and there wasn't any pain. Over the next couple of days, however, there was pain that sort of roamed my left chest area, and when that failed to go away, I went to the ER.
After running a couple of tests, including checking the enzyme levels around the heart and clotting risk, the ER said the cause was probably not serious. All they had found was low potassium levels.They referred me to an internist and cardiologist.
The internist was fairly convinced it was a muscular problem, but scheduled and ECG anyway last Tuesday (I'm currently awaiting results).
Since then, it's occurred twice more. Both occurred at night while I was sleeping (one episode just occurred, prompting this post). I'm fairly sure it might not be related to the potassium levels, since I took a fair amount potassium supplements today. Also my blood pressure is always normal when tested (but I must admit that I'm not sure of it's level when these episodes occur).
Does anyone have any idea? It seems my internist is clearly wrong, but it may be awhile before I can get a cardiologist appointment.
This discussion is related to Develop rapid heart rate while sleeping.
After running a couple of tests, including checking the enzyme levels around the heart and clotting risk, the ER said the cause was probably not serious. All they had found was low potassium levels.They referred me to an internist and cardiologist.
The internist was fairly convinced it was a muscular problem, but scheduled and ECG anyway last Tuesday (I'm currently awaiting results).
Since then, it's occurred twice more. Both occurred at night while I was sleeping (one episode just occurred, prompting this post). I'm fairly sure it might not be related to the potassium levels, since I took a fair amount potassium supplements today. Also my blood pressure is always normal when tested (but I must admit that I'm not sure of it's level when these episodes occur).
Does anyone have any idea? It seems my internist is clearly wrong, but it may be awhile before I can get a cardiologist appointment.
This discussion is related to Develop rapid heart rate while sleeping.
Same here. I've been experiencing rapid heart beats for about a year. They always start about 1 hour after falling asleep. I'll wake up feeling disoriented and then after two to three seconds I realize that my heart is racing really fast. Usually I'll start to panic because I live alone. After a minute or two of wrapping my arms around my chest and breathing deeply they subside. This only happens every couple of months for a few nights in a row.
I've had a cardioechogram, worn a halter monitor and taken beta blockers for a month and had additional tests and my doctors have put it down to stress. I'm not sure what to do anymore, it's certainly extremely frightening having no control over the most important organ in your body!
I've had a cardioechogram, worn a halter monitor and taken beta blockers for a month and had additional tests and my doctors have put it down to stress. I'm not sure what to do anymore, it's certainly extremely frightening having no control over the most important organ in your body!
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Heart Disease Community
Is a low-fat diet really that heart healthy after all? James D. Nicolantonio, PharmD, urges us to reconsider decades-long dietary guidelines.
Can depression and anxiety cause heart disease? Get the facts in this Missouri Medicine report.
Fish oil, folic acid, vitamin C. Find out if these supplements are heart-healthy or overhyped.
Learn what happens before, during and after a heart attack occurs.
What are the pros and cons of taking fish oil for heart health? Find out in this article from Missouri Medicine.
How to lower your heart attack risk.
