Has anyone experienced a breathless/winded feeling with palpitations? - Heart Disorders Message Board

Old Hollywood · 05-26-2005, 08:34 PM

Hello,

I was hoping someone might be able to help answer a question for me regarding heart palpitations. I have been suffering from an increase of heart palpitations (PVC's) in recent weeks and have noticed that I tend to feel temporarily breathless or winded when they are occurring. They also seem to produce a small cough at times. I'm not sure if this is normal or sign of something more serious. Has anyone here ever experienced this breathless/winded feeling with their palpitations? Thank you in advance for your help!

Sincerely,
Jennifer

gingertea · 05-26-2005, 11:35 PM

I have the same symptoms, except I get PAC's instead of PVC's. Feels like someone sits on your chest and forces you to cough. Some days I get winded just from standing up too fast, or climbing the stairs. My heart is in great condition.....just passed a stress test with flying colors. I'm thinking it's just a symptom of perimenopause.

Old Hollywood · 05-26-2005, 11:43 PM

Hi Gingertea,

Thanks so much for responding to my post. It is reassuring to hear that someone else has experienced something similar. I have never seen it described quite like this, so it was beginning to worry me. Does anyone else get this feeling?

Thanks again,
Jennifer

heartcreature · 05-27-2005, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by gingertea

I have the same symptoms, except I get PAC's instead of PVC's. Feels like someone sits on your chest and forces you to cough. Some days I get winded just from standing up too fast, or climbing the stairs. My heart is in great condition.....just passed a stress test with flying colors. I'm thinking it's just a symptom of perimenopause.

gingertea I get a little concerned when women post that they've just passed a stress test and their heart is fine. I don't think a lot of women are aware that a stress test often misses real problems going on with the heart. If you continue to have that feeling of someone sitting on your chest and breathlessness when climbing stairs I would look into further testing. This is coming from the voice of experience.

Old Hollywood I get just a very quick sensation that I'm losing my breath when I have a palpitation but with more serious problems that feeling of losing your breath is much longer lasting.

britrose · 05-27-2005, 12:39 PM

Hi Jennifer,
Yes, i too have the same symptoms. After going through this for a few months, and ending up in the ER as it was so bad i nearly passed out, i went to a heart Dr. who did a series of tests incl. stress test and a 24 hr. monitor. He diagnosed me with Mitral Valve Prolapse and put me on a beta blocker. Much better since although i still have palpitations occasionally. Get to the Dr. and have it checked out.
Good Luck!!