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What Causes A Fluttering Sensation In The Chest?

Hi, I have a fluttering sensation in my chest, possibly the trachea? It is between my breasts, and it causes my breath to catch, resulting in spastic coughs that I cannot control. My doctor did a heart test and all looked well, but an xray showed an area of inflammation at the trachea…the cough went away for a few months, and two days ago came back with a vengeance. I do have heart palpitations on occasion and this is NOT the same, although my mom insists it s my heart! What is the best direction I can take?
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Hi welcome to HCM.
I understand your query and concern.
Fluttering in the chest is known to cause Rapid heart rate and fluctuations in blood pressure which can be due to Rhythm disturbances like Atrial flutter.I advise you to have a baseline 2 dimensional echocardiography,ECG and lipid profile to assess the basic cardiac reserve of your heart.Restrict the intake of salt to less than 6g/day.Regular physical exercise in the form of brisk walk for 20 min a daily is useful.Drugs like antihypertensives and antiarrhythmics will help.Reduce the intake of fatty and fried food.Electrophysiological study with or without Radiofrequency ablation is the procedure of choice in your case.You may also need Coronary angiogram to look for any co existent blocks in the heart. Consult a Cardiologist and discuss for further expert management.
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Thank you.
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What Causes A Fluttering Sensation In The Chest?

Hi welcome to HCM. I understand your query and concern. Fluttering in the chest is known to cause Rapid heart rate and fluctuations in blood pressure which can be due to Rhythm disturbances like Atrial flutter.I advise you to have a baseline 2 dimensional echocardiography,ECG and lipid profile to assess the basic cardiac reserve of your heart.Restrict the intake of salt to less than 6g/day.Regular physical exercise in the form of brisk walk for 20 min a daily is useful.Drugs like antihypertensives and antiarrhythmics will help.Reduce the intake of fatty and fried food.Electrophysiological study with or without Radiofrequency ablation is the procedure of choice in your case.You may also need Coronary angiogram to look for any co existent blocks in the heart. Consult a Cardiologist and discuss for further expert management. Post your further queries if any. Thank you.