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  • 20/02/2025

Hey, I've been feeling really worried lately. So, I'm a 29-year-old guy and back in December, I had this scary episode where my heart was racing like crazy and I had chest pain. I rushed to the hospital, they did an ECG, and said everything looked fine. I even saw another senior cardiologist who also checked me out and didn't find anything alarming. They gave me some meds like clonozopam and betacap tr 40, and things were okay for a while. But the past few weeks, I've been getting this weird fluttering or vibrating feeling in my heart, especially in the evenings. I don't have any chest pain or other symptoms now, but I'm really stressed about it. With the lockdown, I'm having trouble seeing a doctor again. Do you think this could just be anxiety, or is there something else going on? What should I do? I've attached the ECG from that time, if that helps.

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That could be due to anxiety,if your previos medicines are avaialable with you you can take those medicines and visit psychiatrist for appropriate management

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Consult a Cardiologist

Answered 25/07/2025

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  1. Understanding Your Symptoms

    • Fluttering or vibrating heart sensations can be due to anxiety or heart rhythm issues.
  2. Review of Past ECG and Cardiologist Findings

    • A normal ECG and cardiologist evaluation are reassuring but may not detect all rhythm abnormalities.
  3. Medications Explained

    • Clonazepam: Helps with anxiety, potentially reducing palpitations.
    • Betacap TR 40: A beta-blocker that manages heart rate and reduces palpitations.
  4. Possible Causes of Current Symptoms

    • Anxiety-related palpitations are common, especially under stress.
    • Lockdown stress can exacerbate heart sensations.
  5. Recommendations and Next Steps

    • Seek urgent care if symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear.
    • Manage anxiety with relaxation techniques and monitor symptoms.
    • Follow up with a healthcare provider when possible.
  6. Additional Diagnostic Considerations

    • Consider further tests like Holter monitoring if symptoms persist.
  7. Emotional Support and Reassurance

    • Your concerns are valid; maintain open communication with healthcare professionals.

Answered 20/08/2025

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