Delayed Heartbeat

[JAYUS]

I have been getting rapid heartbeats for the last 5 years. They come on all of a sudden and go away likewise, but not before frightening the hell out of me. I have had thyroid tests, full cardiac workup, etc - all normal. The doctors now say it is stress. I also have severe vitamin D deficiency and am on calcium medications.

When I feel my pulse at times, I sense a single delayed hearbeat that thumps louder than the others before and after it. I cannot predict when it will happen. What is this due to?

2 weeks back I started shivering at night all of a sudden and had to get under several blankets and also massage my arms and feet. There was no issue with the room temperature. This lasted for about an hour. Is this related to the heart?

[sugarpea013]

Hey there, I have had several episodes where I get very cold and shivery. I associate them with a release of adrenaline prior to and during a panic attack. I also have heart issues. Not sure if the two are related though.

[BenG8533]

It sounds like you may be having PVC's or PAC's like the doctor mentioned. I used to have the "skipped" heartbeats all the time and then started taking Omega 3, 6, and 9 Fatty Acids. Since then, I only have them several times a day. I take 1 capsule three times a day...it is a gift from Above. I buy Rexall's Flax, Fish, and Borage Oil, availible in one capsule and sold at Wal-Mart. The stuff is amazing; I suggest you try it, but ask your doctor first. It has saved my life.

Omega 3 Fatty Acids are proven to stabilize cardiac cells, thus making them less excitable. This in turn can lead to a reduction in PVC's.

[Michael J. McWilliams, M.D.]

I am not sure what to say about the shivering.  The cardiac symptoms you describe are consistent with a premature atrial beat or premature ventricular beat.  The only way to know for sure is capture your heart rhythm on monitor when you have symptoms.  Symptoms like this are almost always benign but if someone comes to clinic with concerns I will still do a full workup with a monitor, EKG, and echocardiogram.  If they come back normal beside PVCs/PACs, your prognosis is normal.  You will still have them, but there is no great cure to decrease PACs/PVCs.

I hope this helps, thanks for posting.