Benign Arrhythmias Such as Extrasystoles Quiz

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Dr. Guzon graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine with a BLA and MD. He then completed his Internal Medicine Residency at St. Louis University before a fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He has since working as an invasive cardiologist with a particular interest in preventative medicine and cardiometabolic disease. Over the past several years, Dr. Guzon has served on the speaker bureaus of AstraZeneca, Lilly, Boehringer-Ingelheim, and Aralez.

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Dr. Shiraishi graduated from the Kyoto University School of Medicine. He worked as a cardiologist at Edogawa Hospital, and after joining Ubie, he became the Director of East Nihonbashi Internal Medicine Clinic.

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Feels like my heart keeps stopping
Palpitations but it seldom happens and only a single beat is out of place
Noticeable rapid, or irregular heartbeat (palpitations) during exertion
Can't drink cola or coffee because it will cause palpitations
Working causes my heart to start pounding or beating rapidly
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Learn more about Benign arrhythmias such as extrasystoles

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is benign arrhythmias such as extrasystoles?

Arrhythmias are problems with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat, where it might beat too slowly, too fast or with an irregular pattern. Benign arrhythmias are heartbeat irregularities which do not cause any symptoms. Causes include certain medications, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, cocaine, inhaled aerosols, diet pills, stress, etc.

Symptoms of benign arrhythmias such as extrasystoles

Feel the heart is pounding
Sensation of imbalance as if floating when at sea
Feeling breathless
Chest pain
Regular, rapid heartbeats
Irregular heartbeat
My pulse feels irregular
Pounding, rapid or fluttering heartbeat when working

Questions your doctor may ask to check for benign arrhythmias such as extrasystoles

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose benign arrhythmias such as extrasystoles

Do you feel your heart is pounding?
Do you feel like you are floating / off-balance like you are at sea?
Are you breathless or having hard time breathing?
Do you have any chest pain?
Do you have palpitations (strong, pounding or noticeable heartbeat) with a normal heart rate?

Treatment for benign arrhythmias such as extrasystoles

As it is asymptomatic, benign arrhythmias are usually monitored by a doctor without active treatment. Medications and other treatments may be required for symptomatic arrhythmias.