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A 22-year-old male asked:

Questions about heart palpitations in sinus rythm. 1. can bilateral jugular compression (at c1c2) cause heart palpitations by changes in vein pressure? 2. can weight/muscle loss increase the effects of adrenaline on the heart thus causing palps?

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Dr. Hiep Le
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
None of those affects the heart rhythm.
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