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What Causes Pounding Heart Beat While Lying Down?

Posted on Thu, 30 Mar 2017

Question: pounding in my chest, sometimes mainly laying down to sleep

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Rule out anemia,thyroid problems,cardiac disorders

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for asking your question at healthcare magic.

Pounding in chest while laying down require further evaluation. Some causes for your symptom include anemia, hyperthyroidism, certain cardiac confitions like disorders with valve.
You will need investigations like thyroid levels,Hemoglobin level, ECG, Echocardiogram to find the cause for the symptom.

I'd recommend to consult your doctor for further evaluation and management.

Hope I was able to answer your question
Please feel free to address any more concerns
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (2 hours later)

If It would be a valve is there meds for that, My Mother had a valve put in when in her mid 70s

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Treatment depend on cause

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for addressing your question here.

Treatment for valvular problems depend on which valve is affected,what is the exact problem and the degree of problem with the valve. There are several treatment options including medications, valvuloplasty and surgery.

Hope I was able to answer your question
Please feel free to address any more concerns
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi

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