Am I having heart palpitations?

Question

Once in a while (maybe once a day) my heart beats funny for about 30 seconds. And more frequently, it skips a beat or so. I could be driving or just watching tv. I'm 19 and healthy, not overweight and have a fat free diet... My dad's side has a history of bad heart problems. I had a stress test about a year or two ago and the doc said I was in great shape... It just seems so strange.

Answer 1

You need to go back to your Dr. and have them put a Holter monitor on you.  A Holter monitor documents your heart rhythm for 48 hrs.. Every monitor has a "event" button on it which you would press every time you have any of the symptoms you described so your Dr. can see what is actually happening with your heart.  You also have to keep a diary about what you were doing at the time of you symptoms.  

Answer 2

It's possible you're having heart palpitations, especially because of your family history. Call your doctor and talk to him (or make an appointment..whatever you have to do..) Even if you do have heart palpitations, most of them are completely harmless and it's actually pretty common. A lot of people have minor heart problems and live their entire lives without knowing because it doesn't make much of a difference. There are different kinds of palpitations, you can do a little research on them and decide what kind yours is and decide for yourself what to do about it, or go see your doctor and get him or her to do the same.  The only thing that I know of that can be done about it is giving you crazy freaky meds and if it's a dangerous kind of palpitation they might implant a pacemaker or cardiac defibrillator. Other than that the only thing they can really do is make sure you have regular check ups to make sure no other problems pop up and the one you may have doesn't worsen..  

Answer 3

Yes you are having palpitations.  Two years is a long time since a stress test.  A lot can change during two years.  I think you should she your family doctor and they will probably do an EKG on you.  If they refer to a cardiologist they will probably do another EKG and an echocardiogram.  And make sure you tell them your family history because it will help them a lot.  

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Answer 4

I would like to recommend for you to see a cardiologist,and to have an ECG done, and to have a blood work done too,who knows there might be an underlying problem.Better be safe than sorry.Good luck and good health.