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Question: I have been getting a lot of heart palpitations. went to hospital. No a-fib... bloodwork numbers all good. Just noticed after I ate and became somewhat full that they are more prominent. Any ideas?
Brief Answer:
It needs investigation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
atrial fibrillation is a common cause of palpitations but not the only one. Other types of arrhythmia may cause the same symptoms. Besides that, atrial fibrillation can be paroxysmal, which means that it may come and go. You haven't mentioned what kind of tests you've done but I would suggest a Holter 24 hour test, which records your electrocardiogram whenever you have symptoms and may prove the occurrence of an arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation or another kind).
Besides the arrhythmias, there are benign causes of premature contractions like anxiety, thyroid disease, caffeine consumption, smoking etc
The Holter test would likely clarify all the above.
I hope I've helped!
Kind Regards!
It needs investigation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
atrial fibrillation is a common cause of palpitations but not the only one. Other types of arrhythmia may cause the same symptoms. Besides that, atrial fibrillation can be paroxysmal, which means that it may come and go. You haven't mentioned what kind of tests you've done but I would suggest a Holter 24 hour test, which records your electrocardiogram whenever you have symptoms and may prove the occurrence of an arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation or another kind).
Besides the arrhythmias, there are benign causes of premature contractions like anxiety, thyroid disease, caffeine consumption, smoking etc
The Holter test would likely clarify all the above.
I hope I've helped!
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
The ER did test Thyroid. All was good there, as well. Another situation I wondered about.... I have one tooth that is in dire need of a dentist. Definite infection. I am going tomorrow. I have to pre-medicate before going to dentists because of a mitral valve prolapse. Could that infection in my teeth be causing the problem? Also... I am to see my doctor this week and a holter has been suggested. The reason I asked about being full.... I wondered if it were possible that I have some type of abnormality in my arteries /veins where pressure could be causing from potential aortic bulge. I had a friend that had the start of an aortic aneurism.... They found it in time. But he said he had a lot of strange occurrences like palpitations as well.
Brief Answer:
No relation with the teeth of the aorta
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
it seems that your doctors have already scheduled a more detailed check on your condition, so I have nothing more to add for it.
Mitral valve prolapse does not require prophylaxis, so antibiotics are not indicated because of that! The tooth infection is no reason for palpitations.
Aortic aneurysms are silent. They may only cause symptoms (much more blatant than just palpitations) when they rupture but your case has nothing to do with it!
Kind Regards!
No relation with the teeth of the aorta
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
it seems that your doctors have already scheduled a more detailed check on your condition, so I have nothing more to add for it.
Mitral valve prolapse does not require prophylaxis, so antibiotics are not indicated because of that! The tooth infection is no reason for palpitations.
Aortic aneurysms are silent. They may only cause symptoms (much more blatant than just palpitations) when they rupture but your case has nothing to do with it!
Kind Regards!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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