Heart Palpitations
Symptoms of heart palpitations
Palpitations feel like your heart is racing, pounding, fluttering, or skipping beats. They are common and often harmless, but they can also signal an abnormal heart rhythm or another condition that needs attention.
Common triggers of heart palpitations include caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, stress, dehydration, poor sleep, and some medications or supplements. Palpitations can also come from an overactive thyroid, anemia, or rhythm problems such as atrial fibrillation, extra beats, or supraventricular tachycardia.
How are heart palpitation diagnosed?
Dr. Patel starts with your history and an exam, and may recommend an EKG, a Holter or event monitor to record your rhythm over days or weeks, an echocardiogram, a stress test, or blood work including thyroid and electrolyte levels.
How do you treat heart palpitations?
Treatment depends on the cause. Many patients improve by cutting back on triggers like caffeine and alcohol. If an arrhythmia is found, Dr. Patel may recommend medication and will coordinate care with a heart rhythm specialist when needed.
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Call 911 if palpitations come with:
Chest Pain, Fainting, Severe Shortness of Breath, or Confusion.
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