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I’m having shortness of breath and heart palpitations
I started having shortness of breath and heart palpitations while doing a fast 2 mile walk. My calcium score was in the 600’s. I went to the hospital and they checked me out and said it was heart palpitations and to go see my primary doctor. I see him this Monday morning and will ask for a stress test. Hopefully he’ll send me to a cardiologist. When this happens my lungs feel heavy and like they’re trying to fill up twice. It’s kind of weird to describe but something is definitely wrong. Anyone have this happen to them? I’ll be 70 years old in October.
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Your family doctor can order the test.
Then your doctor will decide the next steps.
Good luck.
what meds are you on, also are you overweight?
Unfortunately, this is very common in aged people. About 10% of all humans will experience arrhythmia at least once in their lifetime. The palpitations are the sensation, but the arrhythmia must be determined with an electrocardiogram (ECG). Your doctor will order that, and with your calcium score, yes, they'll probably want a stress test to test for ischemia. Don't fret. It is treatable.