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What's Causing High Heart Rates While Resting Along With Chest Pain, Shortness Of Breath, Fatigue In A 20 Yr Old With Heart Murmur?
Hi I recently was told I have a heart murmur and that my dr thinks it's a hole in my heart. I'm 20 years old and have been having high heart rates while resting (usually between 90-160) along with chest pain, shortness of breathe and extreme fatigue and weakness for about 2 years. Recently I've been having the chest pain around 5-6 times a day. I'm waiting on my cardiologist appointment but should I be concerned enough to go to the hospital before my appointment? What is causing this pain?
Thu, 23 Jan 2014
Hi
I read your query very carefully.
You should go to ER for a consult to exclude life threatening problems and than you should wait for you cardiologist.
The pain may be due to congenital heart disease and i recommend to do the following exams:
- Ecg
- Chest x ray
- Cardiac ECHO
- Holter monitoring
This exams are needed for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Hope i answered to your query.
DR. Benard
I read your query very carefully.
You should go to ER for a consult to exclude life threatening problems and than you should wait for you cardiologist.
The pain may be due to congenital heart disease and i recommend to do the following exams:
- Ecg
- Chest x ray
- Cardiac ECHO
- Holter monitoring
This exams are needed for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Hope i answered to your query.
DR. Benard
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