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Pressure / tightness around heart

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kaz01
kaz01

So last year I was diagnosed with lone atrial fibrillation. I had a cardioversion in January this year which was successful but last month I had a few drinks and a Chinese and since then my heart/chest have felt weird. I have checked my pulse and it is still steady at 60-75 I can still excercise normally and my sinus rhythm feels fine. I went A&E as my heart felt really tight and felt some uncomfort around my body. They did my bloods and checked for heart attacks and angina and they said that was all clear, no high chloresteral pretty much all normal.. ECG was normal as well (twice) but I still feel tightness. I had an echo in November 2016 which was normal other than the AF. But I'm worried this is something again. The consultant said it could be gastric, muscular as well as other and of course they couldn't find out as it needs investigating. But what could it be and is there anything I can do to relieve pressure.

Side note: I also do a lot of gym but have cut down on the heavy weights for now.

Much appreciated for the help.

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  • Cjhays22
    Cjhays22 kaz01

    Posted

    It truly looks as if they are looking at eveything. Have they done a heart Cath on you ? Does your left breast and chest area hurt when you press on it? Something else to assess. I am a emergent nurse so have a lot of experience other than personal experience with heart problems . Just some FYI for you to check .

    Wishing you the best !

  • mike39923
    mike39923 kaz01

    Posted

    Hi, Hope this helps:- Purchase a Kardia device on Amazon for around 100£. Download the free Kardia app., follow the instructions and you will be able to record your own ECG and show it to your consultant or doctor. This is fully approved by the FDA . It's a great device and anyone with any heart rhythm problems will benefit greatly from having this little device, which you can carry in your pocket or attach by velcro to your phone. You will not regret buying this. I am 73 and have had dysrythmia for 40 years and have had 5 Pulmonary Valve Isolation Procedures, so know what I'm talking about.It has now developed into Bigemeny. Medical help here in Ireland is certainly not as good or as forward thinking as it is in the UK, I'm afraid. I keep hoping to find a proactive specialist / EP. Mike

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