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Are Heart Palpitations Normal After Playing Video Games?
Question: is it possible to have heart palpitations after playing videos games that cause a lot of adrenaline rushes?
Brief Answer:
Yes it’s possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
After going through the medical query I would like to tell you that yes action games which require quick responses and reaction do causes lot of adrenaline rush.
Increased adrenaline in the body can cause increased heart rate which leads to palpitations.
Too much use of such games is not advisable.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
Yes it’s possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
After going through the medical query I would like to tell you that yes action games which require quick responses and reaction do causes lot of adrenaline rush.
Increased adrenaline in the body can cause increased heart rate which leads to palpitations.
Too much use of such games is not advisable.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
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