Question 1

why could your heart flutter when you wake up?

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Arrhythmias: Fluttering in the chest can be a sign of cardiac arrhythmias, but it does not have to be.  Frequently, people present with this complaint, have a heart monitor placed, report heart fluttering on their monitor's diary, and have no arrhythmias recorded on the monitor.  Nevertheless if an arrhythmia is suspected, the first diagnostic tests should be a heart monitor and thyroid function tests.

Question 2

why could your heart flutter when you yawn?

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See Below: Because in young people flutter or atrial fibrillation could be activated by the structure in the right atrium and at the superior aspect of the inferior vena cava and yawning is usually a symptom of vagal tone and may lead to arrythmias through the same process.  Cold drinks with ice can lead to acute atrial fibrillation through the same process.

Question 3

could too much exercise cause a heart flutter?

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Maybe, but....: As a general rule, exercise is more likely to reveal an underlying heart problem that was already there than to cause a heart problem.

Question 4

how could heart flutter be treated without surgery?

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Medicines: With medicines to control the heart rate, to prevent clots in the heart, and to convert the flutter back to a regular rhythm and keep it there. Also at times the heart is given a shock to convert the rhythm back to normal.

Question 5

why could the heart flutter at night?

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Rhythm problem: Palpitations or fluttering sensations in the chest most commonly mean that the heart is actually beating irregular with some early beats and some pauses. This can occur at any time of day but not uncommonly, the patient is more likely to notice the sensations at night when lying still or on the left side. Also, in some cases the skipping is more likely to occur when the pulse is slower(lying down).

Question 6

could someone feel his or her heart flutter?

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Yes: Heart palpitations are sensations of fluttering or skipped heart beats. Atrial flutter is a rhythm disorder which can often be sensed by people who have it.

Question 7

could heart flutter be caused by scratching certain parts of the body?

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No: Although anything is possible , i can't think of a  way that those two things are related.

Question 8

could sadness cause heart flutter?

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Unlikely: Anxiety can cause palpitations, the sensation that one's heart is pounding. Sadness is not associated with heart rhythm irregularities. Heart flutter should be evaluated by your pcp.

Question 9

could steroids make the heart flutter?

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Not directly: The sensation of palpitations is fairly common and steroids (depending on the type, potency, and route of administration) have many possible adverse effects, including some cardiovascular ones.  However, it is more likely that the underlying condition for which you are receiving the steroids, or associated conditions, may be the root cause of the "flutter".  If persistent, talk to your doctor.

Question 10

how does a heart flutter feel?

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Aware of Heart Beat: Heart flutter is an awareness of your heart beat.  It may be related to a rapid heart beat, or extra beats and is often referred to as palpitations.  It may be caused by stress, medication, or other lifestyle considerations and in the absence of structural heart disease is of little concern.  It however also can be a marker of a serious heart problem so if persistent consult your doctor.

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