Palpitations

Heart palpitations are one of the most common causes for people to consult a cardiologist. They are sensations like your heart is pounding, missing a beat, or beating excessively which is often ignored and considered normal. However, this cannot always be the case, if you experience any change in the rhythm of your heartbeat, our experienced cardiologists at Healthy Living Heart and Vein can examine you and suggest an appropriate treatment if required. Accurate diagnosis of abnormal heart palpitations, feels easier than ever.

What Do We Consider Red Flag for Palpitations?

A healthy heart beats around 60 to 100 times a minute. A heart rate above 100 beats per minute is tachycardia, while lower than 60 beats per minute is bradycardia. While an excessive beat is called extrasystole. Below are some peculiar symptoms accompanied by palpitations we consider a red flag:

• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Chest pain with intense pressure around your neck, jaw, and arm.
• Breath shortness
• Worsening of palpitations
• Experiencing unusual sweating

Due to the occurrence of these symptoms, if you consult our facility for palpitation issues. Our cardiologist will keenly examine you and study your medical history. He can further suggest some tests to figure out the root cause if he detects one. You will be given accurate treatment otherwise a lifestyle change might be sufficient.

Tests We Might Suggest for Your Heart Palpitations Diagnosis

Upon consultation, our health provider might order some tests for a precise diagnosis of your underlying heart conditions. These tests can be:

• Stress Test
• Blood Test
• Urine Test
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Echocardiogram
• Heart Catheterization
• A Holter monitor test

Most of these tests are performed at our practice, for palpitations and similar heart conditions. So you get an expert diagnosis with the required treatment, medication, or surgery under the same roof.

Call Us Right Away If Your Palpitations Change in Nature

Palpitations are usually not serious and often go unnoticed. However, they can be an indicator of an underlying problem. It is always a wise choice to get yourself examined by a good healthcare provider.

In case your heart palpitations don’t go away even after a drastic lifestyle change, consult our advanced cardiology expert at Healthy Living Heart and Vein. Our Heart Palpitations, have a proven track record of successful treatments. Contact us today at our convenient locations.