Is this a heart problem ?

Can I be having a heart problem even if my ultrasound went out normal?

• Can I be having serious problem with my heart, if 2 of my heart ultrasound went out normal? I have heart palpitations and I feel strange feeling in my heart..as sometimes it will stop by slow heart rate.. and sometimes as it will explode from fast heart rate... soemtimes as it is scratching with soemthing else in my body.... well I am in 20s and my blood test went out fine.. even TSH went out 2.55 .. what can effect the heart ? I heart thyroid can effect.. but what else? doctor told me that it is all from nerve system .. like worries.. and stuff like that.. I am just worried now.. but please answer me as if I am normal and not a person with panic disorder.. I just want to know what effect my heart.. I am not taking any medications.. what is the best heart test? I did EGC and it was having a bit palpitations but the doctor told me don't worry.. can anger, depression, anxiety ..effect on heart?

• Answer:

  Absolutely, all those emotions can affect your heart rate and blood pressure. Do you know how to take your pulse? If not ask someone to teach you because the sensation you feel in your chest may not be what you think it is. Palpitations can be muscle spasms in the wall of your chest so unless you take your pulse during episodes you will not know. Stop all caffeinated beverages, no diet pills, no dietary/herbal supplements. Keep a log of your pulse and what was going on at the time. That way you will be able to connect the unpleasant feelings with what you ate, drank, and activities.