Heart Disease and Heart Attack Forum - 17 Year Old with Heartrate 185 beats per Minute

HI.. I am 17 yrs old and im very concerned.. the last couple days my heart has been beating extremely hard and fast..about 185 a minute and it hurts..i can see my heart pressing against my ribs and i dont think this is normal. I also have been experiencing alot of pressure in my chest and sometimes i have trouble catching my breath. I have not seen a doctor yet..I am wondering whats happening with me and if i should be very worriedd.. please respond, thanks!

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on June 19th, 2006

Heart Disease & Heart Attack Answer A1113

A heart rate of 185 beats per minute (if you have, indeed, measured it correctly) is high and you can visit a doctor. It doesn't seem to expect at your age that you are experiencing a serious heart disease (angina pectoris etc.). A physical examination (auscultation) and ECG will be requested in order to help diagnose the condition. It is typical for young people to experience psycho-emotional problems that manifest as subjective heart problems. Your general doctor can help you perform these examinations and follow up with recommendations.

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