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MarkInIreland

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Strange Feeling In the Chest
Posted: 10-14-03 15:04pm
Rolling Eyes

how r you all?? Good I hope Smile

hope you can help me Smile

i sometimes get a strange feeling in my chest ( left hand side ), it kinda feels like trapped air in my heart, sorry thats the best I can explain it Smile
its not that painfull, just mainly a worry, any ideas?
Im only 22, but I smoke and get really bad indigestion if this helps?
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smwynne

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Strange Feeling In Chest
Posted: 11-07-03 12:29pm
Hi,
i was wondering if it feels like a "flutter"? That is what I get. I have had ecgs etc.. And Dr. Has found nothing. It is an extra beat or two. I get it sometimes when I am exercising...Sometimes just doing nothing.

No pain just concern. I think you may call it an arrythmia??


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MarkInIreland

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Posted: 11-07-03 14:25pm
Yes!! I think thats what it is. Its kinda a hard thing to explain, but I think thats it.

Is it anything serious or is it ok?




Thanks very much for your reply
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jamesps41

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Posted: 11-10-03 14:48pm
Its possible that you may have mitral valve prolapse (mvp) which is located between the upper left chamber and lower left chamber of the heart. The valve is made of tissue and opens and closes as blood flows into the arteries. With mvp, the valve can swing back further than its supposed to causing leakage in the blood flow process making your chest feel fluttery.

If it feels too uncomfortable and the episode doesn't seem to stop, bear down (like tying your shoe) and strain lightly.
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docrum

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Mvp
Posted: 11-15-03 11:11am
Mitral valve prolapse is massively overdiagnosed esp in north america

most fluttering sensations are ectopic beats
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