Heart Palpitations Evaluation in Reseda, CA

What palpitations are

Palpitations describe how the heartbeat feels. Extra beats, a brief pause, anxiety, caffeine, dehydration, anemia, thyroid issues, and true arrhythmias can all sometimes play a role. Only a medical evaluation can sort out likely causes.

Many palpitations are not dangerous, but new, frequent, or associated symptoms deserve professional attention rather than self-diagnosis.

Common reasons people seek evaluation

People may seek care when palpitations last longer, happen more often, occur with exercise, or come with dizziness, chest discomfort, or fainting. Palpitations after a hospital stay or abnormal EKG may also prompt a visit.

Bring notes about when symptoms occur if you can. That history can help a physician decide on monitoring.

How specialists may evaluate palpitations

A visit may include questions about timing, triggers, medications, and other medical conditions, along with an exam and EKG. If symptoms are intermittent, a physician may recommend a monitor worn for days or weeks.

Other tests may be considered depending on the patient. The plan is individualized.

Potential next steps

If an arrhythmia is found, treatment depends on the specific rhythm. If tests do not show a serious rhythm problem, a physician may still discuss reassurance, contributing factors, or follow-up.

This website cannot tell you whether your palpitations are benign.

When to contact a physician

Call the office to ask about an evaluation. Call 911 if palpitations occur with severe chest pain, fainting, or sudden severe shortness of breath.

Why heart rhythm evaluation may help

Documenting the rhythm during symptoms can be an important step. A cardiac electrophysiology perspective may be useful when palpitations suggest an arrhythmia such as AFib or another named rhythm disorder.