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Palpitations are one of the most common complains of patients when visiting a physician.^[1]^[2] The causes of palpitations can range from benign (most common) to life-threatening conditions if not managed properly.^[2] Palpitations are described differently by each patient, usually as an uncomfortable awareness of rapid, pounding heart beats, but also described as flip-flopping of the chest, rapid fluttering in the chest or pounding in the neck.^[1]^[2] The diagnosis is made by a detailed history, physical examination and a surface 12-lead EKG. The management of palpitations consists in treating the underlying cause.

Causes

Life-Threatening Causes

Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.

Common Causes

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Raviele A, Giada F, Bergfeldt L, Blanc JJ, Blomstrom-Lundqvist C, Mont L; et al. (2011). "Management of patients with palpitations: a position paper from the European Heart Rhythm Association". Europace. 13 (7): 920–34. doi:10.1093/europace/eur130. PMID 21697315.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 Zimetbaum, P.; Josephson, ME. (1998). "Evaluation of patients with palpitations". N Engl J Med. 338 (19): 1369–73. doi:10.1056/NEJM199805073381907. PMID 9571258. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

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[pmid21697315-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Raviele A, Giada F, Bergfeldt L, Blanc JJ, Blomstrom-Lundqvist C, Mont L; et al. (2011). "Management of patients with palpitations: a position paper from the European Heart Rhythm Association". Europace. 13 (7): 920–34. doi:10.1093/europace/eur130. PMID 21697315.

[Zimetbaum-1998-2] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 Zimetbaum, P.; Josephson, ME. (1998). "Evaluation of patients with palpitations". N Engl J Med. 338 (19): 1369–73. doi:10.1056/NEJM199805073381907. PMID 9571258. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

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