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Why Do I Have Heart Palpitation, Loss Of Vision And Shortness Of Breath?

I am 27 years old with no previous medical problems. For the past several months i have been getting heart palpitations, and for the past few weeks they are getting worse. They come out of nowhere and i lose my vision and it takes the breath out of me. What could this be?
Sat, 3 Sep 2016
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Thanks for your question. It sounds like you are having vasovagal syncope, or presyncope, which occurs when your body overreacts to certain emotional triggers, such as the sight of blood, or emotional distress/anxiety. The vasovagal syncope trigger causes your heart rate and blood pressure to drop suddenly, but you may have pre-syncope, which occurs right before this phase. During syncope, there is reduced blood flow to your brain, which can even cause you to briefly lose consciousness. This condition would be best evaluated by a medical doctor or cardiologist, who could provide you with a recorder called a holter monitor to monitor how your heart is beating.
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Why Do I Have Heart Palpitation, Loss Of Vision And Shortness Of Breath?

Thanks for your question. It sounds like you are having vasovagal syncope, or presyncope, which occurs when your body overreacts to certain emotional triggers, such as the sight of blood, or emotional distress/anxiety. The vasovagal syncope trigger causes your heart rate and blood pressure to drop suddenly, but you may have pre-syncope, which occurs right before this phase. During syncope, there is reduced blood flow to your brain, which can even cause you to briefly lose consciousness. This condition would be best evaluated by a medical doctor or cardiologist, who could provide you with a recorder called a holter monitor to monitor how your heart is beating.