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What Causes Electric Sensations In Chest Followed By Fainting?

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Posted on Thu, 19 May 2016
Question: just had some pains like a elec charge around the heart that was accompanied by a fainting feeling...five or six times over a few minutes...took aspirin seems ok now
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
For now, monitor only. Not typical of heart attack!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about these pains that you have reported. This pain is very non specific and not suggestive of a definite heart problem. However, it is good that we monitor it. Should it occur again and again, then we will need to investigate to understand what the possible causes are. This could be an irregular heart rhythm but certainly not a heart attack related pain. Keep calm and report the evolution to me for more insights and guidance on the way forward if need be.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
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What Causes Electric Sensations In Chest Followed By Fainting?

Brief Answer: For now, monitor only. Not typical of heart attack! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about these pains that you have reported. This pain is very non specific and not suggestive of a definite heart problem. However, it is good that we monitor it. Should it occur again and again, then we will need to investigate to understand what the possible causes are. This could be an irregular heart rhythm but certainly not a heart attack related pain. Keep calm and report the evolution to me for more insights and guidance on the way forward if need be. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.