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Palpitation*

Palpitation without Arrhythmia


Noncardiac disorders
   Anxiety
   Exercise
   Anemia
   Fever
   Volume depletion
   Postural hypotension
   Thyrotoxicosis
   Menopausal syndrome
   Hypoglycemia
   Pheochromocytoma
   Aortic aneurysm
   Migraine syndrome
   Arteriovenous fistula
   Diaphragmatic flutter
   Drugs
       Sympathomimetic agents
       Ganglionic blockers
       Digitalis
       Nitrates
       Aminophylline
       Atropine
       Coffee, tea
       Tobacco
       Alcohol
       Thyroid extract
Cardiac disorders
   Aortic regurgitation
   Aortic stenosis
   Patent ductus arteriosus
   Ventricular septal defect
   Atrial septal defect
   Marked cardiomegaly
   Acute left ventricular failure
   Hyperkinetic heart syndrome
   Tricuspid insufficiency
   Pericarditis
   Prosthetic heart valve
   Electronic pacemaker

Palpitation with Arrhythmia


Extrasystoles
Bradyarrhythmias
Tachyarrhythmias

Reference

1. Goldman L: Chest Discomfort and Palpitation, p. 58. See Bibliography, 2.

*Palpitation is the sensation of disturbed heartbeat. This entry was modified from Shander D: Palpitation and Disorders of Heartbeat, p. 117. See Bibliography, 2.

Book Source Details

  • Book Title: A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis
  • Author(s): Stephen N. Adler, Dianne B. Gasbarra
  • Year of Publication: 1999
  • Copyright Details: A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis, Copyright © 1999 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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Copyright Details: A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis, Copyright © 2008 Williams & Wilkins.

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More About This Book:
Title: A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis
Authors: Stephen N. Adler, Dianne B. Gasbarra
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Copyright: 1999
ISBN: 0-78171-943-7

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