Palpitations

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Background

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Diagnosis

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Work-Up

  1. CBC
  2. Chem
  3. ECG
  4. CXR
  5. ?Trop

DDx

Arrhythmias:

  • AFib or Flutter
  • VTach
  • Sick sinus syndrome
  • MAT
  • PVCs
  • WPW
  • Sinus node dysfunction
  • AV Block

Psychiatric causes:

  • Anxiety disorder
  • Panic attack

Drugs and Medications:

  • Alcohol
  • Caffeine
  • Meds (i.e. digitalis, theophylline)
  • Street drugs (i.e. cocaine)
  • Tobacco

Treatment

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Disposition

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See Also

Cards: Atrial Fibrilation