Racing heart and shortness of breath?

Question

Earlier today, I was having some shortness of breath, just a little, but that went away.

Now, every couple of minutes or so, my heart will start beating really fast, then slowly slow down. Any idea why this would be happening?

*No related medical history.

I am NOT having a heart attack, I know what that would feel like, and I am not experiencing any pain.

Answer 1

It can be any number of things and you can not be sure it is not a cardiac even with out having at least an EKG. MIs do not always present themselves the same way. Shortness of breath and palpitations is not something to dismiss or to search the internet about. Also, keep in mind, age does not play a role in cardiac events either. Call your doctor.