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A member asked:
My doctor says palpitations can be caused by hiatal hernias. are these harmful to an otherwise healthy heart?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No: These are not harmful but some people find them inconvenient...Providing these "palpitations" are of the pac or PVC variety.
Answered 5/21/2021
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No: Palpitations can be caused by increased input from the vagus nerve, or even exercise. While there is no direct connection or possibility to damage the heart form a hiatal hernia, it could mimick exercise or straining that may influence palpitations. It's a bit of a stretch though.
Answered 9/14/2017
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Go further?: One study showed only 1.4% of hiatal hernia patients developed arrhythmia, therefore it is rare. However, it may stimulate the vagus nerve to lead to some arrhythmia. Other causes need to be sought. Try holter monitor or a session of multifunction cardiogram may help! good luck! http://en.M.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/multifunction_cardiogram.
Answered 5/28/2016
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