Palpitations: Reassurance or more?

Abstract

Palpitations are a common symptom and are caused by forceful or rapid beating of the heart. - Papitations can be caused by a variety of cardiac arrhythmias and careful history is invaluable in deciding appropriate investigations and management. - Palpitations caused by anxiety-induced sinus tachycardia are common, but anxiety is also common in patients who have cardiac arrhythmias for which effective treatment is available. - Management of palpitations depends on the type of cardiac arrhythmia; almost all arrhythmias can now be effectively treated. - Radiofrequency ablation provides an effective cure for most patients with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia when the alternative is conti..