What causes palpitations?
Patient: I was sitting here watching tv and i I was sitting here watching tv and i felt my heart beating irregular i felt my pulse and it was as if my heart would beat twice then pause then twice and pause. It has since then returned to normal I just recently saw my doctor for palpatations that have been lasting for weeks the attempted to. Doctor: Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms could be related to cardiac arrhythmia. Anxiety could also mimic this clinical situation. I recommend consulting with your doctor for a careful physical examination and some tests: - a resting ECG and a cardiac ultrasound to examine your heart structure and function- an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to examine your heart rhythm trends during the day- lab blood tests (complete blood count, thyroid hormone levels, blood electrolytes). I recommend discussing with your doctor on the above issues. Hope to have been helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Iliri