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What Causes Irregular Heart Beats?

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Posted on Sat, 12 Jul 2014
Question: I am wonderin why my heat will all of the sudden statt beating hard like its going to pop and then flutter when im not doing anything?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Cardiac arrhythmia.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

It seems to be cardiac arrhythmia (heart rhythm problems) which are conditions when your heart beats are irregular.
There are many different types of cardiac arrhythmias.
-Atrial fibrillation
-Atrial flutter
-Supraventricular tachycardia
-Atrial extrasystoles
Heart arrhythmia may feel like a fluttering or racing heart, and they're often harmless.
The most common causes of heart arrhythmia in your age are :
- Emotional stress
-drinking too much caffeine or alcohol
-heart disease
-thyroid problems

I suggest to consult a cardiologist and get examined for diagnosis and treatment.
You need a complete evaluation:
-detailed medical history
-complete physical examination
-Investigations including: Electrocardiogram ,Holter monitor (to record your heart’s activity during a 24-hour period ) , Echocardiogram ,
Electrophysiological testing etc.
You also need a evaluation of thyroid function (test FT3,FT4,TSH) to exclude Hyperthyroidism as a possible cause.

Meanwhile try to reduce the stress in your life and reduce caffeine intake.


Hope my answer has helped.
If you have any further question ,please feel free to write me back,I will be happy to help.

Best Regards.
Dr.Rovena Murati

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Irregular Heart Beats?

Brief Answer: Cardiac arrhythmia. Detailed Answer: Hello! I read carefully your query and understand your concern. It seems to be cardiac arrhythmia (heart rhythm problems) which are conditions when your heart beats are irregular. There are many different types of cardiac arrhythmias. -Atrial fibrillation -Atrial flutter -Supraventricular tachycardia -Atrial extrasystoles Heart arrhythmia may feel like a fluttering or racing heart, and they're often harmless. The most common causes of heart arrhythmia in your age are : - Emotional stress -drinking too much caffeine or alcohol -heart disease -thyroid problems I suggest to consult a cardiologist and get examined for diagnosis and treatment. You need a complete evaluation: -detailed medical history -complete physical examination -Investigations including: Electrocardiogram ,Holter monitor (to record your heart’s activity during a 24-hour period ) , Echocardiogram , Electrophysiological testing etc. You also need a evaluation of thyroid function (test FT3,FT4,TSH) to exclude Hyperthyroidism as a possible cause. Meanwhile try to reduce the stress in your life and reduce caffeine intake. Hope my answer has helped. If you have any further question ,please feel free to write me back,I will be happy to help. Best Regards. Dr.Rovena Murati