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Headed to the cardiologist...UPDATED!

abethanyabethany member
edited December 2014 in May 2015 Moms
just left my 16 week appointment with a referral to a cardiologist for my heart. My doctor heard some irregularity in my heart beat and now I'll be going for a stress test and echocardiogram. She says there's nothing to be concerned about until we learn more information but I can't help but be nervous.

Has anyone else ever dealt with this? My mother did have heart disease but I am unsure if these can be related. Waiting to talk to my father, who is a physician, for some peace of mind. :/


Update: I just left UCSF and my heart is all good. My Dr wasn't worried one bit - no follow up needed. My echocardiogram and EKG are 100% normal and very healthy! I have respiratory related arrhythmia… which means that my heart sounds a little different when I'm breathing. Also, she said some irregularity is normal due to the extra bloodflow I have going in my pregnancy.

She definitely said to keep up my walking. :) huge sigh of relief! Now off to my anatomy scan.

Thanks for all the thoughts and love!
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  • Hawk&EyeHawk&Eye member
    No experience but T&Ps that all works out fine. Let us know!
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  • alleycat39alleycat39 member
    Sending positive thoughts your way.

    I've had to go to the cardiologist because of palpitations (while on fertility meds), that ended up being diagnosed as induced by progesterone supplements.

    I hope that you get good news that it isn't anything worrisome!
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    No advise, but I hope everything turns out to be nothing but an overly cautious OB.
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  • abethanyabethany member
    Thanks all. Just talked to my dad- he's always my voice of reason with medical issues. He sounded calm, so I'm feeling lots better now. I'll keep you all posted once I have my appointment.
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  • allisong1187allisong1187 member
    FX that everything is okay!!

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  • abethanyabethany member
    allybells said:

    FX everything goes well. May I ask what symptoms you were having? I've been having heart palpitations for the past 2-3 weeks with no other symptoms, so I'm just wondering if I'm normal.

    I didn't have any symptoms. I was in for my routine checkup and she noticed it. She says it's worse when I lean forward and when I lay down. What do your heart palpitations feel like?

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  • brandy1116brandy1116 member
    I have a heart condition and my cardiologist told me that it won't affect pregnancy or delivery. All heart conditions are different, but you are being proactive and that's great. I wouldn't stress about it.
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  • abethanyabethany member
    Thanks @brandy1116‌. I'm just hoping all is okay.
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  • abethanyabethany member
    @allybells‌ - sounds like what my doctor was asking me if I was experiencing. Have you thought about giving them a call? I have not had any symptoms but will definitely be more observant until I can get in for this cardiologist appointment.
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  • justme2015justme2015 member
    I had to go through that with my last pregnancy. It's amazing what can be done with modern medicine. I know it's scary, but better to know what's going on so you can take care of it. Good luck! I hope all works out.
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  • KellyFM522KellyFM522 member
    Hope everything turns out for you. Thinking about you.

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    Sending my best wishes!
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  • littlecookielittlecookie member
    Thinking of you and hoping that your appointment goes well!
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  • abethanyabethany member
    Updated above!
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  • kramiemomkramiemom member
    So good that everything turned out normal! I've been having episodes of tachycardia (my heart takes off and races while resting ) and was referred to a cardiologist as well. Thankfully you didn't need more tests done. I had to wear a holter moniter for 24 hrs, get an EKG, echo, and now they have me strapped to an event monitor for a month!! So far everything is normal except for the racing heart but they don't see any abnormal rhythms which is good.
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  • jenannsjenanns member
    Good news! Hope AS goes well.
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  • kate6214kate6214 member
    I'm glad you are ok. Good luck with your scan.

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  • rivers714rivers714 member
    Yay normal rhythm!
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    Glad you had a normal outcome. Fx for a smooth anatomy scan
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    Congrats on the all clear!!!
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  • abethanyabethany member
    Thank you everyone!!! I've been so nervous with all the heart disease that has plagued the women in my family. I'm so relieved and so appreciate the support!!
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  • littlecookielittlecookie member
    Love this update!!
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