Hi, about once a month or so I have a slight flutter and I lose my breath. I am very athletic, and anytime I am exercising vigorously it does not seem to happen, it always seems to happen when I am just walking around or any type of moderate activity. I cant figure out the problem and we have no history of cardiac problems in our family.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Fluttering sensation with loss of breath are commonly seen in arrhythmia (irregular heart rate). You are also having family history of heart diseases. So better to first rule out cardiac diseases like arrhythmia in your case. So consult doctor and get done 1. ECG 2. 2d echo 3. Holder monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ECG). If all these are normal then no need to worry about arrhythmia or other heart diseases. Sometimes stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. But better to rule out arrhythmia first. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.