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Heart palpitations happening for over an hour on and off. negative echo and stress test. all normal a month ago. ekg fine. elevated heart rate, did drink alcohol last night. getting worried?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

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Need a Holter : Monitor, a 24 hr device. Alcohol does make the palpitations worse, so does caffeine. Ekg will be normal in between episodes.

Answered 12/3/2020

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

alcohol: With the data you mention, the likelihood is that your palpitations are due to the alcohol. It suggests that you shouldn't be drinking.

Answered 10/22/2013

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A member asked:

Heart palpitations happening for over an hour on and off. negative echo and stress test. all normal a month ago. ekg fine. elevated heart rate, did drink alcohol last night. getting worried?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

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