Question 1

i sometimes feel an extra thump in my heart beat what could that be?

Accepted Answer

At your age...: Almost always a normal finding.  We all experience 'extra'. Pre premature atrial or ventricular beats infrequently.  Sometimes, these are sensed by the individual but many time not.  If they are infrequent for you, and you have no other symptoms and are not consuming lots of coffee or addicted to red bull, you should be fine.

Question 2

i've been experiencing pain in between my breasts as well as a skipped or extra heart beat. sometimes happens 3/4 times within a minute.

Accepted Answer

Arrhythmia : This could represent the same or two different entities. Certainly pain between the breasts and skipped beats could indicate a primary cardiac problem. This may be evaluated by cardiologist to rule out an arrhythmia. In addition a blood test to rule out thyroid disorders should also be entertained.  Commonly, chostochondritis, an inflammation of cartilage can affect the chest area can cause pain.

Question 3

i have been experiencing heart palpitations, and my heart gives several extra beats. i dont feel very well when this happens. this happens more often than a regular heart beat. any suggestions pls?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: This should undergo medical evaluation by an internist, family medicine doctor, or a cardiologist to assess if is heart rhythm related. Typically this could involve a Holter or an event monitor to assess whether your symptoms are related to a heart rhythm problem.

Question 4

why is the 25mg toprol i was taking daily no longer doing its job?

systolic typically was in the 120-130 range.  now it has gone into the 140s up to spike of 165.   toprol given for faster heartbeat.  and what causes fast heart beat?

Accepted Answer

Talk to prescriber: Definately need to share this info with prescriber who can best explain the specifics of your particular situation, Best Wishes

Question 5

been on prozac (fluoxetine) 10mg for 10 days now. past 3 days i'll notice a random extra heart beat randomly a few times a day. is this related to prozac (fluoxetine)?

Accepted Answer

Palpitations: It is possible. Also look at your intake of stimulants such as caffeine, diet pills, decongestants, nicotene, and others and discontinue them. Call your doctor and inform about the possibility of side effect and discontinue prozac (fluoxetine) for now until you speak with your physician. An ECG is a good idea as well. Amitriptyline can also cause arrhythmias. If you have hypothyroidism, are you on meds for it?

Question 6

why would it be that sometimes i feel like i have an extra heart beat (a hard one) when i breathe in deeply but other times not?

Accepted Answer

: If you're experiencing extra or premature beats, the forceful beat that you feel is usually not the premature beat but the next normal beat following the compensatory pause that follows a premature beat. That happens because the valves are farther apart.after a pause &amp; slam shut. Taking in a breath accelerates heart rate &amp; can trigger premature beats if you're prone to them. A heart monitor detect

Question 7

my doctor put me on metoprolol succ 25mg to regulate my heart beat . my bp is now systolic never over 110 but my diastolic is always upper 50s lower 60s is this ok ? the diastolic worries me .

Accepted Answer

Low heart rate : A blood pressure reading needs to be correlated with a symptoms and physical examination. Without symptoms and a normal physical exam I would not be concerned about these readings

Question 8

i am taking atenolol 25mgs. twice a day for my b.p. i suffer from bad anxiety with feelings my heart is racing. when this happens, my pulse doesn't go up. anyway doctor told me to take an extra 25 milligrams a day. it made my heart beat fast. why?

Accepted Answer

: I am not sure how that happens because a higher dose of atenolol will slow down the heart rate, not the opposite. In that case, you just resume the previous dose 25 mg, twice a day then observe. Please note that the feeling of heart racing (palpitation) does not always mean high heart rate. Take care.

Question 9

what is a by gemini heart beat?

Accepted Answer

Bigeminy: Bigeminy (b)reflects a slightly abnormal heart rhythm that is usually of no serious concern in the absence of other cardiovascular disease. B describes a state where your heart alternates one "normal" beat with one "premature" beat. All people can, at one time or another, experience occasional premature heartbeats. In isolation, these are not usually reason for concern. See a doctor if worried.

Question 10

what could cause a double heart beat?

Accepted Answer

Palpitations: Palpitations have many causes from anxiety through anatomic and physiologic abnormalities. The feeling of bounding usually relates to the volume of blood pumped with each palpitation. There is no simple single answer for the question. If you're bothered by the feeling should consult a dr. To see if the problem can be clarified.

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I sometimes feel an extra thump in my heart beat what could that be?

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I've been experiencing pain in between my breasts as well as a skipped or extra heart beat. sometimes happens 3/4 times within a minute.

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I have been experiencing heart palpitations, and my heart gives several extra beats. i dont feel very well when this happens. this happens more often than a regular heart beat. any suggestions pls?

A member asked:

Why is the 25mg toprol i was taking daily no longer doing its job? systolic typically was in the 120-130 range. now it has gone into the 140s up to spike of 165. toprol given for faster heartbeat. and what causes fast heart beat?

A member asked:

Been on prozac (fluoxetine) 10mg for 10 days now. past 3 days i'll notice a random extra heart beat randomly a few times a day. is this related to prozac (fluoxetine)?

A member asked:

Why would it be that sometimes i feel like i have an extra heart beat (a hard one) when i breathe in deeply but other times not?

A member asked:

My doctor put me on metoprolol succ 25mg to regulate my heart beat . my bp is now systolic never over 110 but my diastolic is always upper 50s lower 60s is this ok ? the diastolic worries me .

A member asked:

I am taking atenolol 25mgs. twice a day for my b.p. i suffer from bad anxiety with feelings my heart is racing. when this happens, my pulse doesn't go up. anyway doctor told me to take an extra 25 milligrams a day. it made my heart beat fast. why?

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What is a by gemini heart beat?

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What could cause a double heart beat?

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