An event monitor records heart rhythms for a longer span of time about a month. The patient activates the monitor whenever he or she experiences an irregular heartbeat. Depending on the severity of the symptoms and underlying cause of the palpitation, your doctor will typically recommend one of three treatment options:.
Other outpatient procedures include cardioversion electric shock sent to the chest wall to synchronize the heartbeat to a normal rhythm , and an implantable defibrillator a special type of pacemaker that automatically detects and terminates ventricular arrhythmias associated with heart disease.
Relaxation techniques and reassurance from a physician — I find that both are very helpful when the cause of palpitations is benign. Health Home Conditions and Diseases. What are palpitations? A few common types: Supraventricular tachycardia — A rapid heart rate originating above the ventricles lower heart chambers. It can cause the heart to beat very quickly or erratically. Symptoms might include an overly fast pulse and dizziness.
Atrial fibrillation — The most common type of arrhythmia, an atrial fibrillation can result in a rapid and erratic heartbeat, which may interfere with blood flow to the ventricles and possibly lead to serious clotting conditions or stroke. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version.
Overview Heart palpitations pal-pih-TAY-shuns are feelings of having a fast-beating, fluttering or pounding heart. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references Zimetbaum PJ. Overview of palpitations in adults. Accessed March 15, Heart palpitations. Page last reviewed: 24 October Next review due: 24 October Heart palpitations and ectopic beats. Heart palpitations are heartbeats that suddenly become more noticeable. Causes of heart palpitations Causes of heart palpitations include: lifestyle triggers emotions and psychological triggers medicines hormone changes heart rhythm problems heart conditions other medical conditions Lifestyle triggers Common triggers of heart palpitations include: strenuous exercise not getting enough sleep drinks containing caffeine, such as coffee, tea and energy drinks alcohol smoking illegal drugs , such as cocaine , heroin , amphetamines, ecstasy and cannabis rich or spicy foods In these cases, the palpitations should go away on their own.
Emotional or psychological triggers Heart palpitations are also often caused by emotions or psychological issues, such as: excitement or nervousness stress or anxiety panic attacks — an overwhelming sense of anxiety or fear, accompanied by feeling sick, sweating, trembling and palpitations Doing breathing exercises and learning how to deal with a panic attack may help if you're feeling stressed, anxious or panicked.
Medicines Palpitations can occasionally be triggered by some medicines, including: asthma inhalers, such as salbutamol and ipratropium bromide high blood pressure hypertension medicines, such as hydralazine and minoxidil antihistamines , such as terfenadine antibiotics , such as clarithromycin and erythromycin antidepressants , such as citalopram and escitalopram antifungal medicines , such as itraconazole Speak to a GP if you think a medicine may be causing your heart palpitations.
Hormone changes Heart palpitations in women can sometimes be the result of hormonal changes that happen during: periods pregnancy the menopause In these cases, the palpitations are usually temporary and not a cause for concern.
Heart rhythm problems Palpitations are sometimes caused by a problem with the heart rhythm arrhythmia , such as: atrial fibrillation — this is the most common type, where the heart beats irregularly and faster than normal atrial flutter — a fast and irregular heartbeat supraventricular tachycardia SVT — abnormally fast heart rate ventricular tachycardia — a more serious condition where the regular heartbeat is typically fast.
It can be associated with dizziness or blackouts Heart conditions Some palpitations may be associated with other types of heart conditions, such as: a problem with the heart valves, such as mitral valve prolapse hypertrophic cardiomyopathy — where the heart muscle and walls of the heart become enlarged and thickened heart failure — where the heart is unable to pump blood around the body properly congenital heart disease — birth defects that affect the normal workings of the heart Some of these conditions can be serious and often require treatment.
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