Question 1

can stress cause a fast heart rate and the heart to skip beats?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stress leads to adrenaline release which increases heart rate and can contribute to premature beats.

Question 2

can exercise treadmill cause a fast heart rate or would you just collapse?

Accepted Answer

Maybe both: The purpose of an exercise treadmill is to elevate your heart rate up to your target heart rate to test the pump and electrical system.  The object is not to make you collapse although that does rarely occur.  We generally stop the test if there is a sense of impending collapse.

Question 3

what could cause a fast heart rate without exercising?

Accepted Answer

Rapid heart rate: Rapid heart rate in addition to exercise, other causes are caffeine, low bp, acute blood loss, medications, atrial fib, flutter, v. Tach etc.

Question 4

what would cause a fast heart rate and dizziness when standing up?

Accepted Answer

Orthostasis: Without examining you or having any testing, the most likely diagnosis is orthostatic hypotension.   It can be related to simple dehydration or sometimes something more serious. You should see you doctor. They can get some information  by checking your vital signs while laying down, sitting and standing.   After that and a good history and exam you'll have a better idea.

Question 5

can heartburn cause a fast heart rate?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Can cause an increase in hr.

Question 6

can a panic attack cause a fast heart rate?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Panic attacks cause increased heart rate, shortness of breath, excitement, a sense of fear and panic.  They are usually eliminated by SSRIs, and the symptoms can be reduced by using beta blockers.   You want to rule out cardiac arrhythmia as a cause of the rapid heart rate.

Question 7

can adhd medicine cause a fast heart rate while someone is running?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some adhd medicines are amphetamines, which can increase the heart rate.

Question 8

what can cause a fast heart rate and shakiness while i sleep?

Accepted Answer

Dreaming: Falling off to sleep is associated with nervous system changes. Some jerking is experienced also some heart rate  irregularities. During sleep itself there are various cycles of light and deep sleep. Dreaming, especially rem sleep, can be associated with heart rate changes. These are all normal physiologic responses.

Question 9

will very very mild mitral valve leakage cause a fast heart rate...or not related?

Accepted Answer

Mitral valve: Minor degrees of leakage actions the mitral valve is very common making it unlikely as the cause if palpitations.

Question 10

i was told that because of the vagus nerve that gerd can cause a fast heart rate. is that true?

Accepted Answer

GERD: A rapid heart rate is not in general a part of gastroesophageal reflux disease syndrome. The vagus nerve does have a proximity to the area but is not usually affected by what is going on with esophageal reflux.

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