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What Causes Palpitations When Suffering From Basilar Vertigo Migraines?

Hi
My daughter who suffers from Basilar Vertigo Migrains (dizzy at night), appears also to have an erratic heart beat when lying down (complained that she could feel her heart). Is this something we should be concerned with, or possibly related to the basilar vertigo migraines (will check also with our paedatric neurologist.

Any feedback would be welcomed.
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Matt
Mon, 1 Aug 2016
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Hello Matt ,
I am Dr. Mody and I would be addressing your concern.
Autonomic dysfunction is very commonly associated with basilar migraine.
Here the balance between the two systems namely. Sympathetic and para sympathetic is not maintained . Overactivity of sympathetic system would make her heart beat more forcefully and faster sometimes erratically due to some extra beats or change in rhythm, causing Palpitation.
Also if she has been advised sumatriptan or ergotamine for treatment , this per say would increase palpitation by increasing sympathetic activity.

Regards Dr Priyank Mody

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What Causes Palpitations When Suffering From Basilar Vertigo Migraines?

Hello Matt , I am Dr. Mody and I would be addressing your concern. Autonomic dysfunction is very commonly associated with basilar migraine. Here the balance between the two systems namely. Sympathetic and para sympathetic is not maintained . Overactivity of sympathetic system would make her heart beat more forcefully and faster sometimes erratically due to some extra beats or change in rhythm, causing Palpitation. Also if she has been advised sumatriptan or ergotamine for treatment , this per say would increase palpitation by increasing sympathetic activity. Regards Dr Priyank Mody