What illness causes dizziness and palpitations?
Disease description:
I often feel dizzy and occasionally have palpitations. What illness could cause dizziness and palpitations?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Dizziness and palpitations are generally considered to be signs of hypertension. When patients experience symptoms such as dizziness and palpitations, hypertension should be considered. When discomfort occurs, examinations of heart rate and blood pressure should be performed to determine whether blood pressure is normal. Insufficient cerebral arterial blood supply or myocardial ischemia may also cause dizziness and palpitations, in which case tests such as transcranial Doppler, CT, and ambulatory electrocardiography (Holter monitoring) are required.
