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When should I seek immediate medical attention for heart palpitations?

I get heart palpitations a few times a week. When should I seek immediate medical attention for heart palpitations?

2 Answers

I would recommend that you seek medical attention immediately
Because palpitations can be an emergency, if not addressed especially if there’s a feeling of heaviness in the chest or pain
Palpitations could be the result of many issues
Such as anemia, thyroid disease or heart conducive issues
Stimulants like excessive caffeine can lead to palpitations
Initial lab work and chest x ray is needed to rule out other physical conditions such as diabetes or anemia.
Electrocardiography is necessary as well
Cardiac enzymes to rule out heart infarctions
After all the above cleared further cardiac work up such as holster monitoring is needed as well
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