Why do I get heart palpitations upon exertion?
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Why do I get heart palpitations upon exertion?
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Dr. John Garner
Internal Medicine - Cardiology
In brief: Tough to say...
There are certain rhythm problems that only come on with exertion.
Palpitations however, are an unnatural awareness of your heartbeat, so even being severely deconditioned can do it. I'd find a cardiologist or cardiac electrophysiologist and have them run you on a treadmill while wearing ekg. If that doesn't work, we'd get you an "event monitor" to record the palpitations.
In brief: Tough to say...
There are certain rhythm problems that only come on with exertion.
Palpitations however, are an unnatural awareness of your heartbeat, so even being severely deconditioned can do it. I'd find a cardiologist or cardiac electrophysiologist and have them run you on a treadmill while wearing ekg. If that doesn't work, we'd get you an "event monitor" to record the palpitations.
Dr. John Garner
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Dr. Rick Koch
Internal Medicine - Cardiology
In brief: Challenging scenario
Which requires further testing & evaluation.
..How severe are symptoms?
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