Question 1

can hyperventilation cause heartpalpitations/heartskips/pvc's/pac's? and are all these the same?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: But while they are all related, they are all different. It depends upon where in the heart muscle the abnormal beat originates. Discuss w/your doctor, as there are many other, more potentially serious, causes of abnormal heart beats that may need to be considered and evaluated.

Question 2

i was diagnoz.with neurosis lately have heartpalpitations up to 120 bpm. doktor said my heart is ok.shall itake betablocers.im 32?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Palpitations is the word patient use to describe a fluttering sensation in the chest caused by skipped heart beats or rapid heartbeats.  Patients with no heart disease can often experience palpitations. Sometimes they are brought on by
anxiety, fatigue, caffeine and cough and cold medicines.

Beta blockers are sometimes prescribed if the palpitations are annoying or very frequent. SEE bit.ly/1vlj5

Question 3

bad leg(calf)cramps.racing heart.palpitations. shaky.anxiety.headaches.tired all the time.no energy.going 2 cardiologist nxt wk 2 b safe.what is this?

Accepted Answer

Could be anxiety: Agree you need to clarify with the cardiologist but this all sounds like anxiety is a big portion of your symptoms . You need to discuss this with your therapist.

Question 4

what causes adrenaline rushes and muscle jerks yhrough.my head and body when lieing down to sleep and fast heart.palpulations?

Accepted Answer

Medication?  : You could be having a reaction to medication, or too much caffeine.  You could also have over active thyroid or other medical problems.  Check with your doctor to be sure.

Question 5

heart palpitations? what creates heart palpitations?

Accepted Answer

Usually : Usually heart palpitations are ectopic beats of the heart.  The heart rhythm and electricity tends to follow a standard path from sa node to av node to ventricle.  If you have an extra beat or beats that travel in a circle then you will feel palpitations.

Question 6

can heart palpitations cause fainting?

Accepted Answer

No: Heart palpitations is a symptom.  As a general rule, causes of fainting (i.e. Loss of consciousness) are not symptoms.

Question 7

are skipped heart beats dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Generally not : If they are of the isolated pac or PVC type...But other causes of " skipped beats are not as benign...Check with your physician.

Question 8

irregular heart beat?

Accepted Answer

Possibly extra beats: A simple electrocardiogram might help ease your mind. The most common cause is benign extra beats. Theoretically it could be something else, but this is one of the best uses for an ekg.

Question 9

are heart palpitations benign?

Accepted Answer

Some are,some aren't: The presence and severity of underlying heart disease and the type of arrhythmia causing the palpitations will determine if they're benign. It's customary to examine the heart with echo and record the heart's rhythm with ekg and/or prolonged recording devices to determine the nature and safety of the symptom.

Question 10

what causes heart palpitations?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Stimulants such as caffiene, energy drinks, decongestants such as psuedophedrine. Thyroid disease , anxiety, hormone imbalance are just a few causes.

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Can hyperventilation cause heartpalpitations/heartskips/pvc's/pac's? and are all these the same?

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I was diagnoz.with neurosis lately have heartpalpitations up to 120 bpm. doktor said my heart is ok.shall itake betablocers.im 32?

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Bad leg(calf)cramps.racing heart.palpitations. shaky.anxiety.headaches.tired all the time.no energy.going 2 cardiologist nxt wk 2 b safe.what is this?

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What causes adrenaline rushes and muscle jerks yhrough.my head and body when lieing down to sleep and fast heart.palpulations?

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Heart palpitations? what creates heart palpitations?

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Can heart palpitations cause fainting?

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