
Arrhythmias Support Group
Cardiac arrhythmia is a group of conditions in which the muscle contraction of the heart is irregular or is faster or slower than normal. Some arrhythmias are life-threatening medical emergencies that can cause cardiac arrest and sudden death. Others cause aggravating symptoms, such as an awareness of a different heart beat, or palpitation, which can be annoying.

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Last night at work every time I would get up and walk even slowly and a short distance I kept getting short of breathe and my heart was racing. I think a lot of this is from the chiari acting up and that is why I have the arrhytmia and the pacemaker. The feeling was not the pacer going off because my pulse was 120's. I can't call the dr for every little thing but I had been fine and not having any palpitations or SOB. I did not want to go to the ER becasue I did not think they would do anything. I keep having this feeling of impending doom. Anyone else feel this way or have any advice?
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If the feelings do not subside in an hour, I get myself to the ER.
As of late, I have been able to "control" the flutters myself and avoided a trip.
I would suggest that you contact your doctor and tell him or her of the incident and see if he has any suggestion.
I agree with cjosie ! When the symptoms start, try to relax and breath. If the symptoms do not get better within an hour or if they get worse get to the ER or call your doctor.
You need to let your doctor know that this is happening to you.
take care