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It’s good to know that all your tests normal. Let me reassure you that from Cardiology point of view, everything looks alright. The nuclear cardiology test has a very good sensitivity and specificity leading to a good overall accuracy. If you have ECG normal during the chest pain plus you have a normal stress thallium nuclear scan means that for all practical purposes there is a very very low almost non-existent chance that you have any coronary problems. In Cardiology practice, especially in Acute coronary situations we don’t leave much to chance.

You can exercise 2 to 3 miles. That is also very reassuring. You have been thoroughly evaluated and everything looks alright. Apart from Panic attacks, I suspect you are having generalised anxiety disorder. (GAD). It is this panic / anxiety acting up. When you are anxious or panic you tend to feel more heart related symptoms because of the adrenaline and vagal stimulation.
I recommend relocating activities, meditation or something of that sort. Do not hesitate in getting professional help from Psychiatrist too. Anti-anxiety medications can bring in good relief.

Do not try to 'convicne' or make believe. Instead address the anixety part and the symptoms will go away.
Hope this helps
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Dr Vivek Mahajan
DM Cardiology

Hello,

Thanks for your reply.
You could measure your pulses rate for any irregularities during such an episode. I dont think any allergy or drugs could lead to such a symptom.

Occasionally an extra beat can occur during exercises but that is often felt of as a missed beat. Measure the heart rate or pulse rate during these episodes and if they last long enough get to a ECG lab and get an ECG. But I think it is something that your mind is scared of and that is producing these symptoms.

Regards
Dr Vivek Mahajan
DM Cardiology