What causes palpitations, shortness of breath, and arrhythmia?
Disease description:
Recently, I have been experiencing frequent palpitations. After visiting the hospital for an examination, the result showed that it was caused by arrhythmia. I would like to ask, what is the cause of palpitations, shortness of breath, and arrhythmia?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Palpitations, shortness of breath, and arrhythmia are common symptoms of cardiovascular system abnormalities. Palpitations usually refer to an abnormally noticeable or accelerated heartbeat, shortness of breath indicates difficulty breathing or a feeling of insufficient air intake, and arrhythmia means irregular heart rhythm. The following are several possible causes:
1. Coronary artery atherosclerosis: Causes narrowing or blockage of blood vessels, affecting blood supply to the heart muscle and triggering symptoms such as palpitations and chest tightness.
2. Myocarditis: An inflammatory response caused by infections, autoimmune factors, etc., leading to damage of myocardial cells and symptoms such as palpitations and difficulty breathing.
3. Congenital heart disease: Cardiovascular structural abnormalities during embryonic development cause the heart to function abnormally, resulting in palpitations, rapid breathing, and arrhythmia.
4. Non-cardiac factors: Include anemia, hyperthyroidism, anxiety or stress, electrolyte imbalance, pulmonary diseases, and others.
Patients are advised to seek timely medical attention and undergo targeted treatment under a physician's guidance.
