What are the symptoms of palpitations and cardiac arrhythmia?
Disease description:
Yesterday I went to see my girlfriend, and she said she's been feeling palpitations lately. I looked it up online and found it might be heart palpitations or cardiac arrhythmia. I'd like to ask, what are the typical symptoms of this condition?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
The symptoms of palpitations and cardiac agitation mainly manifest as discomfort in the heart, which can be categorized into the following aspects:
1. Abnormal heart rate: Patients may perceive a sudden rapid heartbeat, irregular rhythm, or a sensation that the heart momentarily stops and then abruptly resumes beating.
2. Discomfort in the cardiac area: There may be discomfort in the precordial region, possibly presenting as chest tightness, shortness of breath, or pain behind the sternum or in the area of the heart.
3. Systemic symptoms: In addition to cardiac manifestations, patients may experience anxiety, insomnia, mental fatigue, weakness in the limbs, dizziness, and dyspnea.
Palpitations and cardiac agitation may be caused by various factors, such as emotional excitement, excessive physical exertion, anemia, or heart disease. If symptoms persist without improvement, prompt medical evaluation is recommended to rule out underlying cardiac conditions.
