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What Causes Heart Palpitations When Under Stress?

Posted on Mon, 4 May 2015

Question: Hi. I am experiencing palpitations. Every 30 seconds or so my heart puts in a heavy beat or flutter. The occupational healt nurse at work said that she could feel it and thought that my heart beat was a little irregular yesterday and suggested I go to the doctor. I am u der some stress at the moment so is it really necessary to go to the doctor.
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Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need an ECG

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,

From your description it seems you have extrasystolies (premature heart contractions). If you have the symptoms for ling time, I would advise you to see your doctor and do an ECG. It can detect the arrhythmias.

Hope I could help you

Wishing you good health

In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (27 minutes later)

Thanks Doctor. I feel like a hypercondriac going to the doctor. Will this correct itself when the stress goes away.

Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome back

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,

You shouldn't worry about referring to a doctor.

Usually such arrhythmias are benign and they can be induced by stress. In this case they disappear then stress is gone.

Anyway, to be on the safe side, I would advise you to have an ECG and some blood analyses such as serum electrolytes done.

Wishing you good health

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar