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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Akash Daswaney, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

There are no established measures for the secondary prevention of palpitations.

Secondary Prevention

Secondary prevention

• There are no established measures for the secondary prevention of palpitations.
• Effective measures for the secondary prevention of palpitations include:
  • Medication compliance
  • Avoidance of triggers such as caffeine intake, alcohol abuse.
  • Cessation of substance abuse (cocaine, amphetamines, alcohol, MDMA)
  • However, individuals who are involved in certain occupations (eg pilots, commercial truck drivers) and have a history of palpitations would require specialist referral and should discontinue such activities until clearance is obtained.