What Causes Heart Palpitations?

Posted on Mon, 8 Dec 2014

Question: Ok so I have been experiencing heart palpitations. I have seen my doctor as well as going to the ER. I've had two EKGs that were normal blood work normal X-ray normal and a CT scan of my chest that was normal. They said it was probably just stress or caffeine. I don't believe that's it at all. Yesterday I experienced palpitations all day long and they are still going on today. What could this be? Do I need to go see a cardiologist?

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,schedule appointment with cardiologist...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.

From what you are reporting, I'd advise to :
- consult further with cardiologist
- run Echocardiogram, holter monitoring, stress test

for further evaluations before running final conclusions.

You can send a copy of the ECG you did so I can analyze myself!
Dr.Benard

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (2 days later)

I don't have a copy unfortunately. I'm a flight attendant and I'm flying on trip. I'm going to try to get in with a cardiologist when I get home on Monday. I had some crazy flutters last night with a rapid heart beat. It kept me up for awhile but finally fell asleep and I woke up fine. I don't smoke, I drink occasionally, and usually exercise so what could be causing this? I've stopped drinking caffeine and I haven't worked out in a month because I'm scared. I'm scared of flying right now but I have to work! I need to see a cardiologista fast and or get off my trip

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid caffeine/alcohol;should continue exercise...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Yes, I highly recommend to avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol.

You should not stop exercising, I do not see any reason for you to stop exercising.

Once you have appointment with cardiologist, can come back to me anytime.

All the best!
Dr.Benard

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T