A member asked:

On and off chest discomfort, heart just skipped a beat and then erratic pulse, staying calm but how long should i wait to get my echo and stress test?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Anxiety: You are experiencing the physical reaction to not carrying stress well. It does not sound like you need to spend thousands of dollars for someone to tell you that your heart is healthy. You need a good family doctor to help you learn how to manage your stress better.

Answered 10/26/2015

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

In addition to: Speaking with your primary care doctor consider speaking with a psychologist to learn other stress msnsgfnt techniques.

Answered 10/26/2015

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