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Why Does One Get A Feeling Of The Heart Jumping Out Of The Chest?

Hello Doc s...I have normal blood pressure here at home, 125/90 (i guess) but my pulse is 138. I feel like my heart is going to jump out of my chest. I took one of my Tamazapam for sleep because I thought that would relax me. Should I be concerned? Lisa
Mon, 19 Nov 2018
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Hello,

I understand your concern and would explain that your heart rate is really high.

This heart rate could be related to anxiety or possible cardiac arrhythmia.

I recommend closing your eyes and take some deep breaths.

If this heart rate persists, and especially if you are feeling other symptoms like shortness of breath, lightheadedness, etc. I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam, a resting ECG and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, blood electrolytes).

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

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka,
Cardiologist
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Why Does One Get A Feeling Of The Heart Jumping Out Of The Chest?

Hello, I understand your concern and would explain that your heart rate is really high. This heart rate could be related to anxiety or possible cardiac arrhythmia. I recommend closing your eyes and take some deep breaths. If this heart rate persists, and especially if you are feeling other symptoms like shortness of breath, lightheadedness, etc. I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam, a resting ECG and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, blood electrolytes). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist