Palpitations: Tests

Palpitations are feelings that your heart is skipping a beat, fluttering, or beating too hard or too fast.

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Diagnosis of Palpitations

First, your doctor will want to find out whether your palpitations are harmless or related to a heart problem. He or she will ask about your symptoms and medical history, do a physical exam, and recommend several basic tests.

This information may point to a heart problem as the cause of your palpitations. If so, your doctor may recommend more tests. These tests will help show what the problem is, so your doctor can decide how to treat it.

The cause of palpitations may be hard to diagnose, especially if symptoms don’t occur regularly.

Specialists Involved

Several types of doctors may work with you to diagnose and treat your palpitations. These include a:

Primary care doctor Cardiologist (a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating heart diseases and conditions) Electrophysiologist (a cardiologist who specializes in the heart‘s electrical system)

Medical History

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