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What Casues Double Heart Beats When Active?

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Posted on Thu, 19 Jun 2014
Question: Heart appears to have a double beat when active, but after long rests fluctuates. If do strenuous work, exercise, walk fast, etc. become rapidly fatigued, faint - can drop head down below shoulders or sit down and lower head and it goes away. Prior to this my normal resting heart rate was around 60/s, now, according to heart rate counters on stationary bikes, as well as counting all beats, around 120 or slightly better. This began approximately 3 months ago and appears to be showing up when I'm under less exercise, or work stress. Recently I've noticed occasional pricks of pain in center of chest. I am, or was, fairly active in both physical work as well as in the gym. Now I have to slow down walking as well as heavy lifting or strength exercises. I have no other physical signs that I'm aware of. So, am I dead, dying, or just make an appointment to see a doctor. (I recently moved to another state and have no doctor.) I have no phone as my hearing is such that I can't understand 96% of the population.
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Further cardiac tests are needed...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am sorry for the situation you are in,

From what you are describing, there are 3 main pathologies that I do suspect:
- angina
- heart failure
- aortic stenosis

You should see a cardiologist as soon as possible to evaluate your condition further. Cardiac tests are necessary to run to determine the right diagnosis:
- ECG
- cardiac echo
- Stress test
- holter monitoring

Depending on the results, specific treatment will be prescribed.

Hope it helped! Let me know if I can assist you further!
Dr.Benard
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What Casues Double Heart Beats When Active?

Brief Answer: Further cardiac tests are needed... Detailed Answer: Hi, I am sorry for the situation you are in, From what you are describing, there are 3 main pathologies that I do suspect: - angina - heart failure - aortic stenosis You should see a cardiologist as soon as possible to evaluate your condition further. Cardiac tests are necessary to run to determine the right diagnosis: - ECG - cardiac echo - Stress test - holter monitoring Depending on the results, specific treatment will be prescribed. Hope it helped! Let me know if I can assist you further! Dr.Benard