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Can An Elevated Diaphragm Cause Heart Palpitations?
Question: Can an elevated diaphragm cause heart palpitations?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I understand your concern and would like to explain that digestive disorders, also including an elevated diaphragm may trigger palpitations and cardiac arrhythmia.
An ambulatory ECG monitoring test would be helpful to clarify the occurrence and the amount of arrhythmia.
You should discuss with your attending doctor on the above mentioned issues.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
Kind regards.
Dr. Ilir Sharka
cardiologist
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I understand your concern and would like to explain that digestive disorders, also including an elevated diaphragm may trigger palpitations and cardiac arrhythmia.
An ambulatory ECG monitoring test would be helpful to clarify the occurrence and the amount of arrhythmia.
You should discuss with your attending doctor on the above mentioned issues.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
Kind regards.
Dr. Ilir Sharka
cardiologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you. I’m on a heart monitor now. I was worried that a tumor could be causing the elevated diaphragm. Could this also be because the X-ray was done while I was seated? Thank you.
Brief Answer:
I would explain:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
You may be right! While seated or in bed the diaphragm may me slightly elevated to a certain degree.
Anyways, it is important to review your heart rhythm monitoring tests to conclude on possible relevant cardiac arrhythmia.
Please, let me know in case of any further questions after the test conclusion.
Wishing you good health!
Kind regards,
Dr. Ilir
I would explain:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
You may be right! While seated or in bed the diaphragm may me slightly elevated to a certain degree.
Anyways, it is important to review your heart rhythm monitoring tests to conclude on possible relevant cardiac arrhythmia.
Please, let me know in case of any further questions after the test conclusion.
Wishing you good health!
Kind regards,
Dr. Ilir
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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