Noun
palpitation- a trembling or throbbing, especially throbbing, quivering, or contraction of a part of the heart
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...A palpitation is an abnormality of heartbeat that causes a conscious awareness of its beating, whether it is too slow, too fast, irregular, or at its normal frequency. The word may also refer to this sensation itself. [1] It can be caused by (but should not be confused with) ectopic beat, which is a more specific diagnosis. Read full entry
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I will be on a special kind of What I feel as a palpitation,
its as if I get hit in the
chest with a basketball. They
happen spontaneously, and I
can't seem to catch it on
regular EKG's. I want to
ensure I catch a real good
size one, too.
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What ever you did before that caused them to happen but why in the world would you want to? Everyone has palpitations at one time or another. Most people don't notice them. If you are having occasional palpitations it is nothing to worry about but if it feels like a basketball hitting you in the chest it doesn't sound like palpitations to me, sounds like something more serious. Stress causes palpitations and tons of caffeine can bring them on also. You can try either of these methods to have a palpitation but it is not a good idea to make yourself have palpitations. It is very serious if you have 3 in a row. If that happens GET TO A HOSPITAL it usually indicated a heart block. But it would have to be 1,2,3 palpitations without a normal beat in between them. That's one reason it's not smart to try to force palpitations. |
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What cause extra nerve in the I had ablation about ten years
ago to get rid of the extra
nerve
that caused palpitation. I was
told that there was only a 1
percent chance of it occuring
again. Lately, I feel my heart
beating a little fast
sometimes, especially when I
bend down to pick something up
and when I drink coffee , and
it will go off after some
resting. I am wondering
whether it will get worse when
I get old and what causes the
extra nerve?
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Cardiac electrophysiology is a complex topic. It would be prudent to discuss any concerns and symptoms you have with your cardiologist. That being said, people who have ablations are at risk for having further dysrhythmias. It sounds as if you have had some type of atrial dysrhythmia, such as atrial fibrillation or paroxysmal supra-ventricular tachycardia. These are often successfully treated with ablations. This is when the doctor cuts electrical pathways (these are different from nervous tissue though) that are causing the dysrhythmia(s). Sometimes, cardioversion is indicated (a shock is applied across the heart to reset it), and/or antidysrhythmic medications. You could be experiencing a recurrence of your atrial dysrhythmia. Ablations don't always solve the problem. Some doctors even decide to try again. There are people who have had multiple ablations, sometimes to no avail. Some people have what turns out to be an untreatable and chronic issue and are usually placed on a medication called Coumadin that prevents blood clots from forming in the atria. It is true that coffee can exacerbate these problems and it is probably prudent to hold the caffeine until you can visit with your heart doctor. It is most likely that you are feeling an atrial dysrhythmia, but it could be ventricular. While a few extra beats are normal, frequent ectopic beats (beats outside of the normal rhythm) are of concern. Your cardiologist will perform an ECG and can put you on a telemetry unit to watch your heart over the course of hours or even days in order to understand what you are experiencing. Since you have gone through the ablation process, you should be familiar with EP labs and telemetry floors in hospitals. But telemetry can also be obtained with a portable telemetry recording device called a Holter monitor. This makes it much more convenient and less costly. The important thing is to not delay. Considering your history, it would be wise to consult with your doctor sooner rather than later. |
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Is it bad to have a heart Years ago I was told I had a
heart murmur. Then a few years
later the same doctor told me
I had a palpitation as well.
Is that something I should
worry about? We never finished
with those sessions and by the
time I got back to him, it was
four years later and shortly
after having a baby. I am
experiencing problems again
and am worried I may have a
more serious problem than I
thought. I also got laid off
recently and am unable to pay
for my medical insurance. what
should I do about this?
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Your heart murmur may not have any serious clinical consequence. Heart palpitation is often coined with "irregular heart beats". The irregular heart beats can occur due to hormon imbalance,such as abnormal thyroid funtion. The autonomous electrical impulses which control the heart beats can sometimes have faulty wiring. Any medical intervention is determined by the cause of the irregular rhythm. A telephone call to your doctor may give you the answer. He/she may already know what causes your irregular heartbeats. |
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