What can cause palpitations?
Patient: How fast can heart disease develop? I had a stress test and ultra sound  about 5 years ago and was told my heart was very healthy at that time. I had an oblation about 11 years ago, and just recently I've had a lot of heart palpations and fluttering heart again, along with a feeling of butterflies in my stomach and some heart burn. I've been suffering from dizziness and headaches and fatigue for the last year and that was diagnosed as a type of migraine. Should I be concerned about heart problems? I'm a 46 year old female, the only heart disease in my family was my grandmother. I'm not overweight and typically have low blood pressure 90/56, with a pulse of 90-110. Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Women are at increased risk of heart diseases during and after menopause. Since you are approaching menopause, you are at risk for heart diseases. There is no definitive period for development of heart disease. So at your age, it is always recommended too rule out heart diseases first for palpitations. So get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of Ecg). If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Hormonal imbalance during menopause can also cause palpitations. So consult gynecologist for this. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.