Vibration in chest

[KatyB07]

Had ha & stent fitted in Dec. Since lockdown have been exercising in the home each day. On Wednesday I went for a walk of 3k. A couple of hours later felt a vibration to the left of my chest a bit like a phone on vibrate. Has anyone else experienced this or know what could be the cause? It is getting more & more frequent each day.

[russino1]

Id give your GP a call.

I can’t say i know what that could be (not a sensation to that degree anyway) It’ll be common to have some sensations and twinges around the chest after a HA & stents but vibrating like a phone does seem odd?

I get very very minor sensation in centre if chest but i’m 99% sure is inter costal issues i have. Do you have pain as well ? if you press between ribs, is it sore ?

[Andyman]

Have you spoken to your doctor. They know more than we do and definitely more than Google. And they can refer you if needed. Call them.

[Cammie]

Could be atrial fibrillation.

New valves outercase and stents are made of metal and with body temperature and settlement can expand slightly.

AF is common after surgery of this type.

Best to get advice from a medic.

In itself AF is not considered serious but may need medication to control or to thin blood.

I’ve had AF for years and get this feeling from time to time.

It was worsened by recent valve surgery but has settled once again.