Heart Flutter and chest pain.

I am very worried about my mum. She is 60 and has been suffering the usual menopausal symptoms of hot flushes, sweats and tiredness. A couple of weeks ago however she was very ill for about 24 hours with heart flutters, vomiting and a general feeling of unwell. She put it down to the menopause, until Friday. She rushed herself up to hospital (silly I know she should have called an ambulance) with chest pain that spread down her left arm. Heart attack I thought (even though she has been very fit and healthy throughout her life!), but blood tests ruled it out. They released her without a definite answer with an out patients appointment for further tests. Today however she has had more heart flutters. Is this normal for the menopause or is it a sign of an underlying heart problem? Has anyone any experience with such things? It has been suggested that is may be Angina.

Anna-Maria

Hi there

I am sorry but I don't know much about menopausal issues but what has the doctor said/done?

It doesn't sound like anxiety to me so does need a proper diagnosis I have to say.

Sorry I am not much help.

Nicola