Why Am I Having Heart Palpitations?
Vigorous amounts of physical activity.
Causes:
Non-heart related issues include:
- Vigorous amounts of physical activity.
- Intake of alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, or illegal drugs/amphetamines.
- Emotional distress such as anxiety, nervousness, stress or fear.
- Hormonal fluctuations.
- Certain medications/herbal supplements such as diet pills and decongestants.
- Consuming foods with large amounts of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), sodium, or nitrates.
Heart-related conditions associated with heart palpitations consist of:
- Arrhythmia.
- Heart failure.
- Previous history of heart attack.
- Coronary artery disease.
- Heart valve issues.
- Problems in the heart muscle.
Tests:
- Exercise stress test & stress echocardiogram – Information from the exercise ECG and stress echocardiogram are useful in determining if any blockages are obstructing blood flow to the heart muscle.
- Coronary artery calcium score (CT heart) – Or measurements of blood vessel abilities to dilate, the test is used for evaluation of the endothelium, an inner lining of the blood vessels.
- Electrocardiogram (EKG) – This test records the rate at which your heart sends out electrical signals and can identify any irregular heart rhythms.
- Echocardiogram- An ultrasound is used to determine the structure and function of your heart.
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