Palpitations

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Background

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Diagnosis

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Work-Up

  1. CBC
  2. Chem
  3. ECG
  4. CXR
  5. ?Trop

DDx

  • Arrhythmias:
    • AFib or Flutter
    • VTach
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • MAT
    • PVCs
    • WPW
    • Sinus node dysfunction
    • AV Block
  • Non-arrhythmic cardiac causes:
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • CHF
    • Mitral valve prolapse
    • Congenital heart disease
    • Pericarditis
    • Valvular disease
    • Pacemaker malfunction
  • Psychiatric causes:
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Panic attack
  • Drugs and Medications:
    • Alcohol
    • Caffeine
    • Meds (i.e. digitalis, theophylline)
    • Street drugs (i.e. cocaine)
    • Tobacco

Treatment

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Disposition

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See Also

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