What Causes Intermittent Heart Palpitations While On Ramipril?

Posted on Thu, 19 Jan 2017

Question: I have been on ramipril the last four years. Have on and off palpitations would be anxious often enough but can really feel heart thumping tonight

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

The palpitations may be related to:
- Hypertensive cardiomyopathy
- Anemia
- Anxiety disorders

If you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations to find out what is causing your symptoms:
- Blood work including thyroid hormones
- Ecg
- Cardiac echo
- Holter monitoring
- Stress test

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

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