Question 1

what do doctors listen for during a heart exam?

Accepted Answer

Stethoscope: We use the stethoscope to listen for sounds from the lungs which tell us information. 
When we specifically listen to the heart sounds we listen to hear the amplitude of the sounds from the valves closing and the noise produced by the blood flow through the valves and vessels. We also hear some other sounds which can be caused by various heart and pericardial abnormalities, and other things.

Question 2

tired, extrasystole systoms and always used to practice exercises. nowadays can't sleep early and always feel exaustive. heart exams normal jan/12.?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor.: I hate to inconvenience you since I am a patient too, but it's time to check in with a doctor again. The possibility is that this is nothing serious, but why not find out if you now have an over or under active thyroid or some other easily treated cause of your troubles? You could be anemic. It's worth a hands on evaluation.

Question 3

i'm hypochondriac, had normal heart exams 2 wks ago (echo, stress, holter) pulse was 60-70, this weekend it's 55 even during panic. cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

No cause for concern: A hear rate of 55 is low,but normal especially if you are in good physical shape.
You mentioned you are a hypochondriac.While many people laugh it off,it can be a serious psychological problem because it it can create unnecessary anxiety (like working about a heart rate of 55) and affect your life.Much more serious than a heart rate of 55.

Question 4

inappropriate sinus tachycardia. heart exams showed mvp and regurgitation with tachycardia (stable). my heart functions well. on corlanor since i can't take bb meds due to asthma. tried ccb meds. how can i lower hr walking slow? gets to 140 fast?

Accepted Answer

: Your doctor can combine corlanor with a low dose of selective beta blocker which should not trigger bronchospasm.

Question 5

heart palpitations, fatigue, sob, chest tightness worse with excessive movement. urgent care prescribed klonopin for gad, but i am not anxious. bp 129/93 hr 108 no heart exam or bloodwork, lungs clear. could something be missed? don't believe it is a

Accepted Answer

Possibly: I agree that the use of Klonopin as the first option is very questionable. The first rule is to be certain there is not a physical cause for your symptoms. I would suggest seeing a cardiologist to rule out any heart issues.

Question 6

im having some chest discomfort on my left side of my chest, does it is heart releated? what exams can i have on myself?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: See your doctor for an ekg and some blood work. A chest xray may be needed as wellas an ultrasound kf your heart.

Question 7

what can they do in a heart and lung exam and should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Physical exam, history, specific studies. Don't woory.

Question 8

can anxiety make u feel lightheaded swaying n motion and head to be funny all the time have had since 2008 some days better had all labs done neuro exams heart hood worried inner ear or brain or something,i panic over symptoms?

Accepted Answer

: Before I would attribute these symptoms to anxiety I would have a consultation with a neurootolaryngologist at a department of otolaryngology at a university hospital near you.

Question 9

i have anxiety and fear of dying had physical exam heart lung pulse stomach and blood pressure all ok im 32 please put my mind at rest?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: I think you answered your own question, you do have Anxiety disorder and you need to seek help. You will live a happy full life if you treat your Anxiety, see a Psychiatrist.

Question 10

how do doctors check the heart during a routine exam?

Accepted Answer

❤ check: There are multiple ways to check the heart which may also include an ecg. Just sticking with the physical exam: first step are the vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate). The doctor should listen to the heart valves, possible murmurs, feel the point of maximal impulse and assess the pulses which may also include listening for turbulent blood flow. This is a brief  overview.

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What do doctors listen for during a heart exam?

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Tired, extrasystole systoms and always used to practice exercises. nowadays can't sleep early and always feel exaustive. heart exams normal jan/12.?

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I'm hypochondriac, had normal heart exams 2 wks ago (echo, stress, holter) pulse was 60-70, this weekend it's 55 even during panic. cause for concern?

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Inappropriate sinus tachycardia. heart exams showed mvp and regurgitation with tachycardia (stable). my heart functions well. on corlanor since i can't take bb meds due to asthma. tried ccb meds. how can i lower hr walking slow? gets to 140 fast?

A member asked:

Heart palpitations, fatigue, sob, chest tightness worse with excessive movement. urgent care prescribed klonopin for gad, but i am not anxious. bp 129/93 hr 108 no heart exam or bloodwork, lungs clear. could something be missed? don't believe it is a

A member asked:

Im having some chest discomfort on my left side of my chest, does it is heart releated? what exams can i have on myself?

A member asked:

What can they do in a heart and lung exam and should i be worried?

A member asked:

Can anxiety make u feel lightheaded swaying n motion and head to be funny all the time have had since 2008 some days better had all labs done neuro exams heart hood worried inner ear or brain or something,i panic over symptoms?

A member asked:

I have anxiety and fear of dying had physical exam heart lung pulse stomach and blood pressure all ok im 32 please put my mind at rest?

A member asked:

How do doctors check the heart during a routine exam?

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