Palpitation*
Palpitation*: Excerpt from A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis
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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