My cardiologist recently diagnosed me with a leaky valve. My ejection fraction was 63 at the time of my echocardiogram. I have been noticing that the veins in my hands and arms are eithe flat or completely invisible a good portion of the time, considering before they were very visible and looked very full ALL the time. I drink ALOT of water so I know I am not dehydrated. When they become flat I start having episodes of tachycardia and dizziness, but the doctor says there is no sign of s.v.t. This is really scary and I don't think the doctor takes me seriously enough because I am only 30. Is there anyone out there that could help me better understand what is going on? Thank you!
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What makes it feel better or worse?
When this happens do you have any visual problems? Loss of vision maybe? Blurriness?
Any anxiety issues?
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Still, tell me about the valve?
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I'm wondering if you are having esophageal spasms in addition to the pvc's. They can happen. It might be related to GERD.
Do you have frequent heartburn? How about trouble swallowing or a cough?
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Discuss this with your cardiologist.
Since they can't see this on the EKG because it doesn't happen then, how about setting you up with a Holter monitor for a few days? If you have one of these attacks the electrical activity would be recorded so they could analyze it. It might pinpoint them to what's going on.
A second opinion, and hopefully with a more involved cardiologist, may also be necessary.
Again, your ejection volume is well within normal limits.
Hope it helps.
Keep me posted please.
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My son has these exact symptoms. He is 21 and we have been unable to find a doctor to diagnose. He has been experiencing chronic fatigue that will not go away.
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