Palpitation

Palpitation - noticeably pronounced contractions of the heart. Typically, rapid heartbeat in healthy people is associated with fear, worry or excitement. It can also be one of the manifestations of neurosis, arrhythmia, some kind of heart disease or circulatory hyperactivity (as, for example, with thyrotoxicosis).

Palpitations - rapid beating of the heart How the heart works Before we understand how the heart and rapid beating of the heart are related, let's look at how our heart works in general. Our heart is the muscle that pumps blood throughout the body to provide oxygen and nutrients, as well as transport carbon dioxide and other metabolic waste products.

To provide a continuous, balanced blood supply to the body, the heart must beat in a certain rhythm and at a certain speed. This is achieved due to the fact that the heart, by contracting, dilates the blood vessels and opens the lumen for the passage of blood in and out of the vessels. The heart also regulates the passage of blood through various parts of the body; for example, vessels in the muscles and brain help improve the flow of oxygen to these organs, and vessels in other parts of the body regulate the overall volume of blood flowing through them.

Palpitations are a subjective sensation associated with a rapid beating of the heart, which is usually felt as strong beats, irregular rhythms, or even a feeling of the heart sinking. This condition is a manifestation of changes in heart rate

Heart palpitations - noticeably pronounced contraction of the heart

Heart rate (HR) is one of the most important indicators of the health of the heart and the whole body. Violations of this indicator are symptoms of cardiovascular diseases and require professional medical treatment. Heart palpitations are defined as a heart rate between 90 and 120 beats per minute in an adult, but can also vary depending on age, gender and other factors.

Symptoms

Palpitation (drifting pulses) is a feeling of a perceptible “drifting” heartbeat, a rhythmic sensation that echoes dully in the ears, and may be accompanied by shortness of breath or dizziness. During episodes of palpitations, people may often feel panic or fear.

To assess the presence of this pathological condition, it is useful to collect a family history, listen to the patient’s complaints, determine the physical condition, etc.