{"product_id":"2940152872736","title":"Palpitations, (Fast Heart Beats), A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003ePalpitations are medical symptoms of feelings that the heart is beating irregularly or pounding too hard or too fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese sensations can also be felt in the chest, throat, or neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalpitations can happen during physical activity or when the patient is lying down or sitting still.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalpitations can happen together with other symptoms like giddiness and chest tightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat Causes Palpitations?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany causes of palpitations are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalpitations may happen when the heart beat is normal or somewhat faster than normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe palpitations symptoms may appear frightening but most are not harmful and frequently go away on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarmful palpitations are indicative of a heart problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cause of palpitations is not known so the doctor may need to investigate them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCauses not linked to Heart Problems\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Emotional causes from a surge of epinephrine in the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe palpitations may occur from strong emotions such as panic attacks, anxiety, or excitement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA panic attack may produce an overwhelming sense of anxiety, fear, and apprehension, together with nausea, sweating, trembling and palpitations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Strenuous Physical Activity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntense physical exercise may cause the heart feel like it is beating too hard or too fast even though it is working normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntense physical exercise also can cause some premature (extra) heartbeats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Hormonal Changes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalpitations can happen from hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy, menstruation, and around the menopausal period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese palpitations are temporary and tend to improve or go away as these medical conditions go away or change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe palpitations in women during pregnancy may be due to anemia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Medical Conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany medical disorders can induce the heart to beat faster or stronger or irregularly than usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedical disorders may cause premature (extra) heartbeats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese medical disorders are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. An overactive thyroid\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. A low blood sugar level\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ec. Anemia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ed. Some types of low blood pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ee. Fever\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ef. Dehydration (insufficient fluid in the body)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Medicines and Stimulants\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLess frequently, medicines can spark off palpitations because they can induce the heart to beat faster or stronger than usual or premature (extra) heartbeats:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. Inhaled asthma medicines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. Medicines to treat an under active thyroid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToo much of these medicines can result in an over active thyroid and produce palpitations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ec. Medicines to prevent arrhythmias\u003cbr\u003eMedicines used to prevent irregular heart rhythms can often induce other irregular heart rhythms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ed. Over-the-counter medicines that work as stimulants also may cause palpitations.\u003cbr\u003eThese are decongestants (found in cough and cold medicines) and some herbal supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ee. Caffeine, nicotine (seen in tobacco), alcohol, and illegal drugs (such as cocaine and amphetamines) also can produce palpitations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Palpitations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Atrial Fibrillation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Anxiety\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47110715015408,"sku":"2940152872736","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152872736_p0.jpg?v=1764025583","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152872736","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}