10:30 pm

Thursday 06 April 2023

I wrote – Nermin Daifallah

Heart palpitations is the feeling of a rapid beating or fluttering in the heart, and it may result from stress, exercise, or taking unhealthy medications, and usually feeling it does not mean any anxiety, but sometimes it is a symptom of a serious heart condition, which is an irregular heartbeat.

And there are signs that, if you suddenly appear following breakfast, should not be ignored, because they might be an indication of a heart attack, according to what was stated on the “Web Med” and “Mayo Clinic” medical sites.

A heart attack occurs when the blood flow to the heart is severely reduced, resulting in the accumulation of fats and cholesterol, as plaques are called, i.e. the occurrence of atherosclerosis.

Sometimes the plaque ruptures and forms a clot that blocks blood flow, and the lack of blood flow causes damage to the heart muscle.

Symptoms of heart palpitations

Heartbeat very fast.

The heart flutters fast.

His blows accelerated unexpectedly.

Heart palpitations can also be felt in the throat, neck, and chest, or when doing activities or while resting.

When should you see a doctor?

Palpitations usually do not require a visit to the doctor if they are rare and last for only a few seconds, but if you have a history of heart disease and you have frequent palpitations or palpitations that get worse, you should consult a specialist immediately, because this indicates a heart problem more Danger.

If the heart palpitations are accompanied by the following symptoms, you should go to the hospital immediately, as follows:

Discomfort or a feeling of pain in the chest area.

Fainting.

severe shortness of breath

severe dizziness

Common causes:

The result of strong emotional responses.

Feeling very stressed.

Feeling anxious or panic attacks.

Depression.

Doing strenuous exercise.

Take stimulants, such as caffeine and nicotine.

Hormonal changes associated with menstruation, pregnancy or menopause.

High level of thyroid hormone.

Risk factors associated with heart palpitations include:

Panic attacks.

Hyperthyroidism.

Arrhythmia.

Changes in the structure of the heart.

Undergo heart surgery.

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