Heart Palpitation
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Osler Jay Justo Guzon, MD (Cardiology)
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.
Tatsuya Shiraishi, MD (Cardiology)
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.
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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Heart palpitations
Irregular palpitations
Irregular heartbeat while resting
Heart is beating fast and regularly
My heart races when I exercise
Palpitation when breathing in
Heart beating fast with high blood pressure
Posture affects the heart rate
Heart rhythm has skipped beats
Palpitations when sleeping
Fitness related irregular heartbeats
Working causes my heart to start pounding or beating rapidly
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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
- Blood pressure was raised when the palpitations happened
- Palpitations occur or worsen when trying to fall asleep
- Irregular or pounding heartbeat if drinking alcohol
- Palpitations on my off days (non-working days)
- My heart pounds quickly at a constant rhythm
- Feel like my heart is beating fast and slow
- The pulse rhythm goes wrong when moving
- Abnormal heart rhythm lying on my back
- My heart pounds when I'm not working
- Heartbeat changes when breathing
- Can hear my heart beating
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Try Free Symptom QuizAbout the Symptom
Palpitation is the feeling that the heartbeat is abnormal. Common descriptions include racing, pounding, fluttering, skipping, flip-flopping or irregular beating.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
- Feel the heart is pounding
Possible Causes
Generally, Heart palpitation can be related to:
- Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy
Familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAPs) are life-threatening, multisystem, inherited disorders where amyloid (an abnormal protein that can be deposited in any tissue) accumulates in nerve fibers and around nerves.
- Benign Arrhythmias (Palpitations)
Arrhythmias are issues 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 that do not cause any symptoms. Causes include certain medications, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, cocaine, inhaled aerosols, diet pills, stress, etc.
- Long QT Syndrome
QT prolongation syndrome is a heart signaling disorder that can cause fast, chaotic heartbeats (arrhythmias). It can be present from birth or develop later in life due to certain medical conditions, specific drugs, or mineral imbalances.
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Graves' Disease
- Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
Related serious diseases
Sometimes, Heart palpitation may be related to these serious diseases:
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
This is a rare and serious reaction to certain medications. Symptoms usually begin within hours to days after exposure to the medication but can sometimes occur up to a month after starting it. Common causative medications include antipsychotics and occasionally drugs used to treat or prevent vomiting, Parkinson's disease, etc. Symptoms include dangerously high body temperature, muscular rigidity, and severe agitation and altered mental status.
- Acute Myocarditis
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Pulmonary Embolism
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Is your heart pounding?
- How long have you had heart palpitations this time?
- Have you experienced skipping, irregular, or fast heart beat (heart palpitations)?
- How has the heart palpitations changed since it started?
- Do you experience more palpitations while working?
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Q.
What is palpitation?
A.
Palpitation refers to the sensation of feeling your heart beating (pulsing, rhythm) more strongly than usual, often described as a fluttering or "thumping" sensation.
References:
Peter J Zimetbaum, MD. Evaluation of palpitations in adults.
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/evaluation-of-palpitations-in-adults
Q.
Are there any guidelines for when to see a doctor for palpitations?
A.
If you experience symptoms like chest discomfort, shortness of breath, or feeling like you might lose consciousness, you should see a doctor immediately.
References:
Peter J Zimetbaum, MD. Evaluation of palpitations in adults.
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/evaluation-of-palpitations-in-adults
Q.
What heart diseases can cause palpitations?
A.
Arrhythmias, heart failure, and angina are commonly considered as possible causes.
References:
Peter J Zimetbaum, MD. Evaluation of palpitations in adults.
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/evaluation-of-palpitations-in-adults
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References
Goyal A, Robinson KJ, Katta S, Sanchack KE. Palpitation. 2022 Apr 25. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan–. PMID: 28613787.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK436016/Giada F, Raviele A. Clinical Approach to Patients with Palpitations. Card Electrophysiol Clin. 2018 Jun;10(2):387-396. doi: 10.1016/j.ccep.2018.02.010. PMID: 29784490.
https://www.cardiacep.theclinics.com/article/S1877-9182(18)30023-6/fulltext
Reviewed By:
Osler Jay Justo Guzon, MD (Cardiology)
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.
Tatsuya Shiraishi, MD (Cardiology)
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.
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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