Palpitations: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Palpitations

Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia may be associated with symptoms such as anxiety, sweating, tremor, palpitations, nausea, and pallor. [rxlist.com]

Hypoglycemia, which is characterized mainly by palpitations, dizziness, and sweating, is common and easy to identify. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Elevated epinephrine levels leads the symptoms and signs of shakiness, palpitations, sweating, nervousness, anxiety, pupil dilation, dry mouth, pallor. [intechopen.com]

Cardiomyopathy

Symptoms include palpitations and fainting after physical activity. [heart.org]

At a clinic visit 5 months later, she had received no ICD shocks and reported no symptoms of severe palpitations. [nejm.org]

Palpitation Palpitation is an uncomfortable awareness of the heart beat. People may occasionally feel an extra beat or a skipped beat and this is usually normal. [ineaia.tripod.com]

Supraventricular Tachycardia

[…] by using Valsalva maneuvers.[1] The rhythm of the palpitations may indicate the etiology of the palpitations (irregular palpitations indicate atrial fibrillation as a source [en.wikipedia.org]

Whilst it is rarely life-threatening it presents with recurrent episodes of palpitations at a rate of 140-200bpm. [aci.health.nsw.gov.au]

Most people have uncomfortable palpitations, shortness of breath, and chest pain. [msdmanuals.com]

Atrial Fibrillation

Harvey observed ineffective palpitation of the atrium just before death. This was probably atrial fibrillation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This usually presents as palpitations, dyspnea, dizziness, fatigue, and weakness among afflicted patients. [symptoma.com]

Syncope

There was no history of fall, syncope, prodrome, dyspnoea, chest discomfort or palpitations. Medical history was notable for hyperlipidaemia and treated hypertension. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We report a 55-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus, who later developed episodes of syncope and dizziness along with diaphoresis and palpitations. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Efficacy of implantable loop recorders in establishing symptom-rhythm correlation in young patients with syncope and palpitations. Pediatrics, 112(3), 228-233. [pedclerk.bsd.uchicago.edu]

Atrial Flutter

A 46-year-old man was admitted to our hospital for near syncope and palpitations. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Three years later he again suffered palpitations and atypical atrial flutter was documented. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Amal Mattu’s ECG Case of the Week – July 24, 2017 HPI: A 60-year-old woman is brought in by EMS for palpitations. [ecgweekly.com]

Hyperthyroidism

A 22-year-old lactating mother presented with symptoms of uneasiness, palpitation, tachycardia and exophthalmos. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

You could also be prescribed medicine to control a fast heart rate and palpitations, or medicine for your eyes if these are affected by Graves’ Disease. [healthdirect.gov.au]

That means that not only are you experiencing anxiety, you are also experiencing: Nervous tremors/shaking Sleeplessness Heart palpitations/racing heart Sweating Irritability [calmclinic.com]

Heart Failure

II Mild Ordinary physical activity causes tiredness, shortness of breath, palpitations, or chest discomfort (angina). [merckmanuals.com]

Heart Association (NYHA) Classification of Heart Failure NYHA Class Definition Limitation Example I Ordinary physical activity does not cause undue fatigue, dyspnea, or palpitations [msdmanuals.com]

III Moderate The person is comfortable at rest, but ordinary physical activity causes tiredness, shortness of breath, and palpitations or chest discomfort (angina). [merckmanuals.com]

Panic Disorder

The DSM-V defines panic disorder (PD) as the recurrent onset of sudden fear accompanied by somatic symptoms like palpitations, excessive sweating, and dyspnea. [symptoma.com]

Some of the features of a panic attack do in fact mimic those of a heart attack: palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness and nausea. [healthychildren.org]

For example, symptoms like chest pain, palpitations, sweating, discomfort, and dyspnea are common to PD as well as myocardial infarction (MI), angina pectoris and pulmonary [symptoma.com]

Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia

A 64-year-old man was incapacitated by frequent attacks of palpitation following swallowing. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The diagnostic significance of NT-proBNP and troponin I in emergency department patients presenting with palpitations. [ijp.tums.pub]

The brother, a 22-year-old man, had a 5-year history of paroxysmal palpitation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Graves Disease

3] Graves’ disease accounts for 85% of all cases of hyperthyroidism. [4] Characteristics/Clinical Presentation Goiter, Exophthalmos, tremors, dermopaty, tachycardia with palpitations [physio-pedia.com]

Abstract A 37-year-old housewife presented with generalised fatigue, palpitations and weight loss over the past 3 months. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Four years after the second surgery, she had heart palpitations and tremors. Laboratory data revealed hyperthyroidism and positive TRAb. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Heart Valve Disease

Symptoms include shortness of breath, lack of energy and palpitations. [riversidehealthcare.org]

However, as the condition progresses and becomes more severe, you may notice: Heart palpitations Chest pain Fatigue Shortness of breath Difficulty breathing when lying down [novanthealth.org]

Heart Health Heart Disease Causes & Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Living With Prevention Atrial Fibrillation Heart Attack Heart Valve Disease Palpitations & Arrhythmias [verywellhealth.com]

Aortic Valve Stenosis

Common symptoms of aortic stenosis and regurgitation may nclude fainting or feeling lightheaded, weakness or chest pain (often increasing with activity), palpitations (rapid [emoryhealthcare.org]

When symptoms appear, they are usually triggered by exercise and may include: Angina Dizziness Faintness Heart palpitations Shortness of breath, tiredness Another sign of [mainlinehealth.org]

Feeling dizzy or faint Feeling tired and being short of breath – even at rest A feeling that your heart is pounding, racing, or beating unevenly (palpitations). [phoebehealth.com]

Anxiety Disorder

Other symptoms of a panic attack include sweating, chest pain, palpitations (unusually strong or irregular heartbeats), and a feeling of choking, which may make the person [web.archive.org]

Other symptoms of a panic attack include sweating, chest pain, palpitations (unpleasant sensations of irregular heartbeats) and a feeling of choking, which might make the [my.clevelandclinic.org]

During a panic attack, you may also sweat, have chest pain, and feel palpitations (unusually strong or irregular heartbeats). [webmd.com]

Ventricular Tachycardia

Prior to the event, he experienced lightheadedness and palpitations. When he fainted, cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed. [step2.medbullets.com]

but don’t loose consciousness; Not tolerated ventricular tachycardia: the patient starts to complain palpitations, extreme weakness, and then quickly loses consciousness [af-ablation.org]

Mitral Valve Prolapse

Palpitations are sensations of fast or irregular heart beats. In most people with mitral valve prolapse, palpitations are harmless. [medicinenet.com]

Palpitations are sensations of fast or irregular heartbeats. In most patients with mitral valve prolapse, palpitations are harmless. [medicinenet.com]

When the patient senses a palpitation, an event button can be pressed to record the heart rhythm prior to, during, and after the palpitations. [medicinenet.com]

Mitral Valve Insufficiency

Palpitations are sensations of fast or irregular heart beats. In most people with mitral valve prolapse, palpitations are harmless. [medicinenet.com]

Symptoms of mitral valve stenosis may include: Shortness of breath Cough due to fluid on the lungs (pulmonary edema) A rapid, fluttering heartbeat (palpitations) Dizziness [heartvalvedisease.nm.org]

Mitral Valve Prolapse Symptom - Heart Palpitations Heart palpitations are one symptom of a heart condition called mitral valve prolapse (a very common heart valve abnormality [emedicinehealth.com]

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

Patients with this mechanism usually experience an increase of ≥10 mm Hg in the systolic BP upon standing and sympathetic symptoms, such as palpitations, anxiety, and tremors [unboundmedicine.com]

Women are most frequently affected, and may present with palpitations, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, weakness, exercise intolerance, lightheadedness, presyncope, [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

He also had a decrease in concentration and focus, palpitations, lightheadedness, dizziness, presyncope, and anxiousness at times, and suffered from abdominal discomfort, [karger.com]

Aortic Valve Insufficiency

Symptoms can include fatigue, fainting, shortness of breath, palpitations (sensation of the heart beating), and swelling of the feet, legs, or abdomen. [uabmedicine.org]

People with more severe aortic regurgitation may notice heart palpitations, chest pain, fatigue, or shortness of breath. [heart.org]

Myocarditis

[…] prodrome (fever, lethargy, myalgia, headache etc) and results in severe heart failure or cardiogenic shock (i.e. fatigue/shortness of breath worse on exertion; chest pain; palpitations [dundeemedstudentnotes.wordpress.com]

However, if symptoms don’t go away you may need tests such as: an electrocardiogram (ECG) to check for an abnormal heart rhythm, if you have experienced palpitations a chest [bhf.org.uk]

If you experience chest pain or palpitations, seek emergency help immediately. An EKG, Chest x-ray, and echocardiogram (ECHO) will be preformed. [chemocare.com]

Kounis Syndrome

We report the case of 57-year-old man, with hypertension and history of allergy, referred for facial rash and palpitations appeared after consumption of canned tuna fish. [tandfonline.com]

Kounis syndrome Hypersensitivity myocarditis Cardiac symptoms Acute chest pain + - Chest discomfort + + Dyspnea + + Palpitations + + Sudden death + + Cardiac signs Elevated [medscape.com]

A few minutes after administration of the drug, the patient had sudden chest discomfort and pain in the left arm, shortness of breath, sweating and palpitations, generalized [clinmedjournals.org]

Pericarditis

Other symptoms are weakness, palpitations, trouble breathing, and coughing. [web.archive.org]

Because of this people with pericarditis may often feel isolated, causing them to experience other effects such as anxiety, palpitations and panic attacks. [bhf.org.uk]

Symptoms of pericarditis include palpitations, a dry cough, and pain in the shoulder. In rare cases, pericarditis can permanently scar the pericardium. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Long QT Syndrome

I sometimes have palpitations - what does this mean? Palpitations are sensations of one's own heart beating in the chest. [crediblemeds.org]

These episodes may lead to palpitations, fainting, and sudden death due to ventricular fibrillation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Although ICD implantation was advised due to high cardiac event risk, the patient followed with beta blocker treatment for 15 years without any syncope or palpitations. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

Palpitations are, however, the main symptom of WPW. [c-r-y.org.uk]

She reported a 90-pound unintentional weight loss, increased appetite, irritability, night sweats and palpitations for 2 months. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Her palpitations only came when she exercised. Is this normal? [irishtimes.com]

Cardiodysrhythmic Potassium-Sensitive Periodic Paralysis

The irregular heartbeats can lead to discomfort, such as the feeling that the heart is skipping beats (palpitations). [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

This, as in other forms of long QT syndrome, can lead to abnormal heart rhythms such as ventricular ectopy or ventricular tachycardia causing palpitations. [en.wikipedia.org]

Anemia

Symptoms of anemia may include the following: Fatigue weakness shortness of breath lightheadedness palpitations (feeling of the heart racing or beating irregularly) looking [web.archive.org]

Severe anemia may lead to shortness of breath, pale complexion, dry nails, palpitations etc. [news-medical.net]

Severe cases may lead to palpitations and even heart failure. This failure occurs if the heart is not pumping blood around the body efficiently. [news-medical.net]

Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia

Clinical presentation Palpitations occurred in six patients, cardiac arrest in three, and syncope in one as the first symptom of the disease. [doi.org]

In most cases, patients with ARVD are young men who present with chest pain or palpitations. [symptoma.com]

Symptoms include palpitations and fainting after physical activity. [heart.org]

Ventricular Fibrillation

Symptoms of VF may include palpitations (sensations of a racing heart), lightheadedness, chest tightness, shortness of breath, nausea and fainting. [scripps.org]

A 26-year-old woman of Cypriot origin presented to our emergency department with a sudden onset of palpitations and chest discomfort. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

On evaluation, the patient was conversant and without complaint of lightheadedness or palpitations. Bilateral radial and femoral pulses were absent. [jamanetwork.com]

Acute Coronary Syndrome

Less than ordinary activity causes fatigue, palpitation, dyspnea, or anginal pain. [litfl.com]

Ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, palpitation, dyspnoea (shortness of breath). III Marked limitation of physical activity. Comfortable at rest. [heartonline.org.au]

Symptoms other than pain included dyspnoea at rest, exertional dyspnoea, sweating, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, blurry vision, presyncope, syncope, palpitation, weakness and [bmjopen.bmj.com]

Congestive Heart Failure

A 56-year-old man was admitted because of palpitations and dyspnea. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

However, ordinary physical activity such as walking causes some breathlessness, fatigue, or palpitations. [patient.info]

You may experience palpitations. Some people may chest pain, which may range from excruciating, to a mild discomfort. [chemocare.com]