Palpitations post heart attack

[DefLep74]

Hi, I had a heart attack three months ago with one stent fitted. I’m 47 & so far all’s well with regards to no real post HA issues. About two weeks ago I started getting persistent palpitations/flutters every few minutes lasting 30-60 seconds each time. I’ve no pain or discomfort and feel well. Diet, exercise and lifestyle changes are going well. I’ve no stress at the moment and can’t put my finger on why I’m getting them.

I’ve a loop recorder fitted and spoke to the cardiac nurse who said she’s checked my recordings and that although she can see the palpitations says it’s nothing to worry about and that consultant wouldn’t need to see me and it’s normal for some patients to go through these episodes. On saying that it’s starting to become irritating and is waking me up at night.

Has anybody else had a experienced similar? I’d appreciate your thoughts or experiences.

Lastly I feel this sites become a bit of a safe haven for me (post cardiac rehab course) as there’s other people here gone or going through similar experiences. I like to sit every morning with my now daily bowl of porridge, berry’s and flax seeds and read all comments, trying to take something positive away each day.

Cheers, Mark

[Heyjude31]

Hi, I agree with Backtotheblues they can be triggered by foods or drinks. My palpitations can be triggered by reflux, or indigestion. Although since a change in my bp meds, thus also seems to have helped. I hope it calms down for you. Take care, Judi

[DefLep74 in reply to Heyjude31]

Thanks a lot HeyJude. I’m on the lowest BP meds and the doc doesn’t want to increase them because my pulse and BP are already low.

[DefLep74]

Cheers for the reply and the Cooper our cavapoo is getting a big head talking about him.

I feel like I’ve eliminated everything I can think of and only drink decaf tea & coffee now. Like you I was just wondering if it’s something I might just be prone to getting. Things could’ve been a lot worse so no complaints here. I had two cardiac arrests during my stent fitting and the surgeon said the heart simply doesn’t like being messed with.

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Hi Mark, hope you recover well. Just keep your senses tuned to the odd heart beats. The professionals are going to be your best source of what to expect but some people get a heart misfire called tackicardia. Both my best friend and also my mother-in-law developed this condition. If I understand it, the heart misfires and this can cause a dangerous clotting within the heart. Please ask your doctor more but if you have any odd change is important to react quickly. The good news is that there are effective treatments available.

[Valentina98]

Hey

I have palpations, they started about a week after my heart attack. I mentioned it to the doctors and they recommended cutting down on coffee.

V x

[Buster5]

Hi, I started getting this after my heart attack, turns out it’s anxiety, worrying about another heart attack. I’m on tablets for anxiety now, it’s helped a lot.