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Why does my heart flutter when i cough?
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Vagal Stimulation: Cough and palpitations may be mediated by the same nerve in the body (called the vagus nerve). With significant coughing irriation of the nerve can take place resulting in palpitations or tachycardia (fast heart beat). Usually palpitations associated with coughing are safe but you should be evaluated by a health care provider to be sure.
Answered 7/3/2019
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Extrasystoles: Sometimes when we cough the changes in intrathoracic pressures will trigger extra heart beats. In general this isn't something worrisome.
Answered 5/4/2019
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