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Can Abnormalities In Heart Be Diagnosed By Listening To Heart Sounds?

Hi, I had one episode where i felt my heart had trouble beating and felt like I was going to pass out, as soon as I stood up it went away and my heart was beating fine. I went right to the doctor and he said my heart sounded fine and that it was a panic attack. I was not convinced so I went back to another doctor and he said it sounded great!!! Do doctors really know if something is wrong by just listening to the heart? Since then, which was 2 weeks ago I have had no problems. Thank you Crystal
Thu, 9 May 2019
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Hi,

I understand your concern and would explain that the episode that you describe seems to be a panic attack. By listening to the heart, doctors can learn a lot about your heart.

Anyway, sometimes, some tests are necessary:

- a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound
- thyroid hormone levels
- fasting glucose
- blood electrolytes.

If this episodes occurs again, I would recommend performing these tests in order to be sure that everything is really OK.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka,
Cardiologist
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Can Abnormalities In Heart Be Diagnosed By Listening To Heart Sounds?

Hi, I understand your concern and would explain that the episode that you describe seems to be a panic attack. By listening to the heart, doctors can learn a lot about your heart. Anyway, sometimes, some tests are necessary: - a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound - thyroid hormone levels - fasting glucose - blood electrolytes. If this episodes occurs again, I would recommend performing these tests in order to be sure that everything is really OK. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist