Think I might have a condition

Hi everyone, new to the group. I have been exercising (swimming, jogging, tennis) frequently and getting more out of breath than usual. My heart is pounding after I'm done with an activity. How can I tell if something is wrong? I am buying a stethoscope today at lunch to see if I hear anything.H

Go see your Primary DR. Thad similiar symptoms and had a blockage in supply leading to heart

Agree. Definitely time to see a trained medical provider.

See a cardiologist and as soon as possible .

Indeed, very few of us are qualified medical practitioners and even if we were, this is an inappropriate venue for speculation. Get to your health care provider, pronto.

Definitely see a cardiologist. On the plus side, you are still ambulatory so if there is an issue, you caught it early.

It's never a good idea to listen to your own heart, or trying to diagnose yourself with anything of a even slightly serious nature. Okay, you have a cold and you want to diagnose yourself and say you have a cold, great. But trying to figure out if you are in A-fib or something equal in nature, not such a good idea. Just sayin. My best advice to you is....go see your MD, he'll schedule you for a stress test and a few other things, then you will know better.

Good luck.

Mashie

Miamiheart: Getting into see a cardiologist is going to take a loooong time without a referral. You need to start with a Family Practice Doc. You can get in quick and you'll have someone skilled enough to know if a referral is called for.

You never said what your age is; that could be very important, also family history, etc.