Hello Doctor,
How to identify and manage heart palpitations or irregular heartbeats effectively?
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Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.
Tips for Effective Management of Heart Palpitations:
1.Recognize the sensations: Pay attention to abnormal or concerning feelings like racing, fluttering, or pounding in your chest.
2.Monitor your heart rate: Check your pulse at your wrist or neck when experiencing palpitations to count the beats per minute.
3.Keep a record: Note down the frequency, duration, triggers, and patterns of your palpitations to aid in diagnosis.
4.Consult a healthcare professional: Seek medical evaluation for your symptoms and medical history assessment.
5.Diagnostic tests: Supportive tests can help evaluate rhythm disturbances and enable proper management.
6.Adopt lifestyle changes: Reduce triggers like caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, and manage stress and weight.
7.Medications: Based on the cause, your doctor may prescribe medications to address palpitations.
8.Treat underlying conditions: Address any related medical issues, such as thyroid problems.
9.Consider invasive procedures: In certain cases, procedures like catheter ablation or pacemaker implantation may be necessary for management.
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