Template:Palpitations DDX
Palpitations
- Arrhythmias:
- Atrial fibrillation
- Atrial flutter
- SVT
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Multifocal atrial tachycardia
- PVCs
- WPW
- Sinus node dysfunction
- AV Block
- Non-arrhythmic cardiac causes:
- Cardiomyopathy
- CHF
- Mitral valve prolapse
- Congenital heart disease
- Pericarditis
- Valvular disease
- Pacemaker malfunction
- Psychiatric causes:
- Drugs and Medications:
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Meds (i.e. digitalis, theophylline)
- Street drugs (i.e. cocaine)
- Tobacco