Fast Beating Heart

Possible Causes

Generally, Fast beating heart can be related to:

• Graves' Disease

  A condition involving an overactive thyroid gland. It's a disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland and causes an overproduction of thyroid hormone. It is more common in women than men. Some symptoms include anxiety, weight loss, tremors, changes in menstrual cycles, increase in bowel movements, fatigue, and palpitations.

• Pheochromocytoma

  Pheochromocytoma is a rare and typically benign tumor that grows in your adrenal gland. Your adrenal glands are small triangular organs, located above your kidneys, responsible for producing hormones that regulate your blood pressure, metabolism, and body reactions in stressful states. Pheochromocytomas are usually caused by genetic mutations and are associated with hereditary syndromes. Some symptoms include These symptoms can include: high blood pressure, headaches, irregular heartbeat, and sweating.

Related Serious Diseases

Sometimes, Fast beating heart may be related to these serious diseases:

• Esophageal Varices Rupture

  Rupture of blood vessels in the esophagus (food pipe), leading to significant bleeding. This typically occurs in advanced liver disease when veins enlarge due to high pressure.

• Sepsis
• Pulmonary Embolism
• Aortic Dissection / Aortic Aneurysm Rupture
• Epilepsy
• Tension Pneumothorax
• Chorioamnionitis
• Placental Abruption

Doctor's Diagnostic Questions

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:

• Do you feel your pulse is fast (25+ beats in 15 seconds)?
• How long has your fast pulse been?
• Have you experienced rapid heart rate (more than 25 beats in 15 seconds) before?
• How has your fast heart rate changed since it started?

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