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Palpitations

• Arrhythmias:
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Atrial flutter
  • Ventricular Tachycardia
  • Sick sinus syndrome
  • Multifocal atrial tachycardia
  • 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