Heart stopped / Tightness ?
354048
I have the feeling sometimes that my heart "skips" a beat.  It's like thump, thump, thump......thump.  I asked my doctor about it, he checked things out with an EKG, etc...and said that it is most likely just normal for me.  It can be brought on by periods of anxiety or stress...try decreasing caffeine.  BUT MOST IMPORTATNLY, IF YOU HAVEN'T CHECKED WITH A DOCTOR YET...DO SO, MAKE SURE ITS NORMAL FOR YOU.
884041
I think you should go to another doctor in the morning just to ease your mind. It could be a pulled muscle but it could also be to do with your heart. Don't be scared but it is better to be sure than sorry. Never mind the doctor who passed it off, he has nothing to lose....there is only one Gilly so get a second opinion. You seem to take care of yourself so I am sure it is just a strain, or something to do with your workout, but no putting it off Gilly have it sorted tomorrow and then you can forget about it and enjoy the weekend. You will be alright. God bless x.
942907
Does your heart beat funny for a second or two?  If so, I get that.  It's related to anxiety and stress.  I also got it a lot when I smoked or drank caffeine.  Call your doc and make sure it's nothing serious though.
338991
That could be a number of things. Both of my sisters had heart palpitations and it turned out they have a heart condition called mitrovalve prolapse. You should go to the doctor and get a complete physical and have them run some tests to rule out anything serious.
315059
I'm assuming you had a resting EKG which looked okay?\n\nYour sinus node is most likely "sick" as they say in medical speak (sick sinus syndrome).  If you're asymptomatic, then they will probably do nothing about it.  If you become symptomatic or your blood pressure starts to drop---they may recommend a pacemaker.   Good Luck.
273812
Please NEVER take any chest pain lightly; it could be life-threatening.  That being said, the major signs of heart attack are for men, a crushing pressure on the chest, which may or may not be accompanied by pain radiating down the left arm, jaw, or shoulder.  Also, cardiac arrest can include the victim becoming unresponsive, fainting, stopping normal breathing, and loss of pulse.  \n\nI am not a doctor, but it seems to me as if this may not be heart-related, but once again, I reiterate that I am not a doctor.  I have heard of a condition where your sternum (the bone in the middle of the chest) becomes infected and inflammed, and causes great pain.\n\nRegardless of whether you have insurance or not; you have to get this checked out immediately.  Go to your nearest County Hospital (they usually care for people without insurance and can help you obtain state financial help), or go to the nearest ER, and tell them you are having chest pains.  They will see you right away, and have to treat you, whether you have insurance or not, because chest pains are considered a life-threatening emergency.  And then, when you get that huge bill, just pay whatever you can afford each month, even if it's only $5.00.  They can't report you for non-payment if you're making payments, you are in fact showing good faith.  Just make sure you send a certified letter to billing notifying them of your financial condition and ability to pay only *x* amount of dollars per month.\n\nHope you get help soon.........let us know.
704282
first you need to relieve your stress!!!\n no this is not a condition of the heart. stress is [by itself] but you need to go back and tell your doctor about this condition immedisately!!! [like yesterday]!!!\n this is a serious condition that requires immediate attention.
743515
i'm not sure if this is the same thing but some times i feel a minor discomfort high in my chest, not pain though, not sure how to quantify it, and if i try to turn i feel a tighness and a point of what i'll call pressure. but if i arch my back and puff out my chest the slightest bit there will be a pop where the pressure was and the sensation is gone. its almost in the center of my chest where i am unaware of there being a joint so it always puzzled me too. so if you got what i got i think we'll be fine\n\ni'm a reasonably healthy 26yo just for the sake of info
628527
you should see your doctor to rule out something serious. They will make sure it's not your heart.
918597
That happens to me too, after I make any sudden movements. I don't think you're going to drop dead from a heart attack any second now, but I do think if you don't do something about it it could lead to heart/chest problems later in life. I'm assuming it's your heart, unless you have a broken upper rib right in the middle of your chest. It's good that you've gone to a doctor to check things out, because you're better safe than sorry. If looking to be on the safe side, you should probably just drink lots of water and eat bananas or something because water flushes all of the bad toxins out of your body.
1110212
Yes this could be from anxiety. The light headedness, and excess swallowing from nervousness, and the shortness of breath from possibly hyperventilating from too much worry about the situation. Id say mild panic attack but the chest pressure with light headedness could mean worse. Id get an ekg and " get it off your chest".
606824
I am not a med student but I have a st jude pacemaker. Are you having problems with your equip? I have had to have my wires replaced twice and now the new set is fractured, I clotted the first time so my cardiologist says that when he changes them he will have to open my chest and put me on the by-pass machine so that he won't disturb any of the clotted area.....I' m really worried about it.
678637
Yes, do go to the emergency room if you can drive, or have someone drive you.  Otherwise call 911.  I had a silent heart attack in my 30's, so minor pain could indicate one too.  At the hospital a blood test will reveal certain elevated enzymes if you're having a heart attack.  Don't take any chances.  I felt silly calling 911, but otherwise would have died, because I had to be defibrillated.  Better safe than sorry, so please go!
54824
It is called a heart palpatation.. An irregualar beat of the heart... Many things can cause this. Stress levels, lack of sleep, too much caffine or nicotine. A cloged artery, A heart murmer not found yet, being diabetic can mess with your heart if you are not aware of the possibility of being so. Also at some point maybe you are having a minor panic attack.. It is something to truely get checked out because this can be a big problem that can cause an abrupt end to your life... Better to be safe than sorry.
588003
Don't panic..Firstly try to rule out the Reflex acidity(if your pain is associated with indigestion,sore throat,burning type of pain,pain resolving with antacids etc etc)..\nThen try to get an ECG done so that you can rule out any cardic problem(but it seem that this chance is very unlikely by your history)..Lastly don't get anxious and try to resolve things properly ,easily but on time..\n\n\nDo follow the advice given to your Doc religeously.
1127250
See a heart specialist ....I am serious !
931043
might be arrhythmia,check with a Doctor it could lead to serious problems later