Fast heart beat in night

[Numberone1]

This will sound a silly topic after reading the seriousness of everyone’s problems but I’m a worrier.

My problems aren’t totally innocent. I have been found to have aortic stenosis possibly caused by a heart valve defect that I knew nothing about other than a murmur since birth. It is now severe but I have no symptoms as such. A bit short of breath. I get in with life as much as I can and am allowed to and I have my next appt at Kings in September. That will probably be when I go on a list for open heart surgery.

I have no pain, no dizziness or fainting. However last night I woke to having a rapid heart beat. My heart rate is normally 60 and in the night it was 72. It calmed down and I’m ok now but it scared me. I’m going abroad in a few weeks and I guess I’m just a bit scared if it happens some more.

I’m a funny age and have had some of these odd episodes throughout my life and wonder if it’s just a menopausal thing.

Are sudden rapid heart beats an aortic stenosis thing. Is it something I should report to my surgeon when only a one off and do other people with the same condition get this?

[Prada47]

Not an expert but from 62 to 72 doesn't sound that much of a change, but you know your own body better than anyone. It may sound silly but my Heart Nurse told me my pulse can go up in the Night just through having a dream ( Good or Bad ) !! You should mention it either to your GP or Surgeon as all information is of value.

Regards

[Maisie2014]

Maybe you were having a nightmare. My heart nurse told me that some statins can give you very vivid dreams.

[Sunshinenow]

Just read your post and wanted to reassure you that your heart rate going from 60 to 72 when waking isn't something to worry yourself about. For a while mine was regularly spiking to 140 during sleep which was picked up by Holter Monitor. Although my cardiologist was reassured as it settled back to normal which is important. Having health issues isn't great for any of us, but maybe talking to someone about your worries would be helpful. Take care x