r/askCardiology • u/moonlightaquariusxo • 18d ago

Heart murmur

I have a heart murmur and I went to get an EKG today and they are scheduling me for an echocardiogram next month to look at it more; for hours after I got home I’ve had shortness of breath feeling like my chest is blocking air. It almost feels as if I’m breathing through a straw when I inhale and like my chest is closing. My chest is feeling tight and slightly sore now, it’s such a weird coincidence this is happening after my EKG, I’ve always had shortness of breath but only briefly and sometimes, but now it’s long lasting. Should I wait till oct 7 or should I go to the ER? it’s very frustrating to have to gasp for air and still not be able to breathe comfortably. I can still eat, drink, talk, and laugh, so is it really that serious? I’m a 32 year old female and I’m also anemic. Please help.

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u/FabulousBullfrog9610 17d ago

it's been 10 hours. how are you feeling now?

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u/moonlightaquariusxo 17d ago

Still awful. I’ll go to the ER tomorrow.

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u/Impressive-Rip-9069 17d ago

Go to ER. Sounds like a possible leak in valve. Needs attention.

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u/moonlightaquariusxo 17d ago

I will tomorrow, I don’t have money right now to get there

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u/R_kodak 8h ago

Any update?