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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Fluttering Heart?
I m a 27 year old female who has been suffering from shortness of breath the last five days. I had an EKG done and it showed nothing so my dr sent me home. I did have a catheter ablation 11 years ago for Wolff Parkinsin White syndrome. My question is, my husband has a heart rate monitor on his phone and I ve been tracking my heart rate while I m lying down in bed. Just breathing normal it s 68 BPM. If I take in a long deep breath it goes up to 79 BPM. Then if I release my breath it goes down to 57 BPM. Is that normal? My heart seems to be a bit fluttery and I am still feeling the shortness of breath. Should I be concerned or is this normal? Thank you!
Wed, 15 Apr 2020
Hello,
* The fluttering of heart on occasions with short breath and normal EKG suggests underlying anxiety and stress issue most likely.
My guidelines at present
- maintain hydration with plenty of liquids
- balanced nutritious diet
- multi vitamin and anti oxidant tablets
- control of stress and anxiety
- regular meditations
- Deep breathinng exercises
- YOGA
- do not consume alcohol, tobacco ro any other
* However, a visit to your primary care if symptoms are annoying, is advisable for further guidelines.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
* The fluttering of heart on occasions with short breath and normal EKG suggests underlying anxiety and stress issue most likely.
My guidelines at present
- maintain hydration with plenty of liquids
- balanced nutritious diet
- multi vitamin and anti oxidant tablets
- control of stress and anxiety
- regular meditations
- Deep breathinng exercises
- YOGA
- do not consume alcohol, tobacco ro any other
* However, a visit to your primary care if symptoms are annoying, is advisable for further guidelines.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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