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What Causes Heart Palpitation With Hydrocephalus?
I am 16 years old girl and already a few days my heart palpitations. Do not get stressed, do not drink any alcohol, not smoke. This may indicate a heart pounding heart disease? In the four years I was sent to theÿ echocardiography without cardiac problems only preventive pediatrician that due to my hydrocephalus exclude hypoplastic heart syndrome. This syndrome was excluded by echocardiography. If these my current heart problems (palpitations at rest) meant something more serious, followed by heart surgery? So what would it be? Heart disease? If it was this, what is the treatment?
Tue, 12 Sep 2017
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Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that it is important exclude possible cardiac arrhythmia, which can be the cause of your palpitations.
Other possible causes to consider would be: chronic anemia, thyroid dysfunction or anxiety.
For this reason, I recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical exam and some tests:
- an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to investigate for cardiac arrhythmia
- complete blood count for anemia
- thyroid hormone levels for thyroid dysfunction
- blood electrolytes for possible imbalance.
But, there is no reason to worry about surgery, because all the above mentioned causes, usually are treated with medication.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that it is important exclude possible cardiac arrhythmia, which can be the cause of your palpitations.
Other possible causes to consider would be: chronic anemia, thyroid dysfunction or anxiety.
For this reason, I recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical exam and some tests:
- an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to investigate for cardiac arrhythmia
- complete blood count for anemia
- thyroid hormone levels for thyroid dysfunction
- blood electrolytes for possible imbalance.
But, there is no reason to worry about surgery, because all the above mentioned causes, usually are treated with medication.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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