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What Causes Night Time Palpitations And Sweats?

I am 69 year old female. I have an annual checkup ever year. Had my last check up in Jan. 2015. Blood work and check up normal.. I take no RX s and have no known health issues. However, I am awaken every night, in fright, with a pounding heart beat and sweats. It is temporary and passes and I am eventually able to fall back to sleep. Why does this happen? I do practice mediation and find it helps but I am concerned that it happens several times every night.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022
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Pathologist and Microbiologist 's  Response
Hello,

Pounding heart beat and sweating can be due to cardiac pathology or anxiety. I suggest you to consult a cardiologist for clinical assessment to rule out any cardiac ailment. In case no abnormality is detected then, these symptoms can be due to anxiety.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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Cardiologist Dr. Ilir Sharka's  Response
Hello,

Your symptoms are suggestive of a sleep disorder (nightmares). For this reason, I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and performing a polysomnogram. Clonazepam may help improve your situation.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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What Causes Night Time Palpitations And Sweats?

Hello, Pounding heart beat and sweating can be due to cardiac pathology or anxiety. I suggest you to consult a cardiologist for clinical assessment to rule out any cardiac ailment. In case no abnormality is detected then, these symptoms can be due to anxiety. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist