What are the symptoms of arrhythmia?
Patient: Hi, I am in Austin and the temperature is 30F. I was inside my house on the heat and went outside to put the garbage cans inside. I ran a little back and forth since there were 3 large cans. It has been 30 minutes and since then my hear won t stop clicking . It feels like arrhythmia, but the clicks are stronger than I ve ever experienced. I read only that this could be a result of a thermal shock and that we are supposed to make these transitions from hot to cold gradually. My concern is that 30 minutes have passed and the feeling won t go away. Am I at risk? Is this an emergency? Thank you. Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No, this is not thermal shock. In my opinion, you are mostly having stress and exertion induced tachycardia which is giving you feeling of heart clicks. But since it is not settled after 30 minutes, we should definitely rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart). Because arrhythmia can cause palpitations, clicking feeling of heart, pounding sensations in chest etc. So better to go to emergency room and get done ecg and 2d echo. If these tests are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia. You are mostly having stress and exertion related tachycardia. Don't worry, with rest, you will be alright.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.