Heart Palpitations Clinic

Heart Palpitation Treatment in Dubai at Emirates Hospitals Group. Heart palpitations is the feeling of having a rapid heartbeat, fluttering, or pounding heart. There are various reasons that you may feel heart palpitations, stress, exercise, medical conditions, Often palpitations will go away on the own and are nothing to worry about. 

At Emirates Hospitals our UK, US & French Board-Certified Cardiologists are equipped with the latest diagnostic equipment to manage and treat heart palpitations. Although it’s not common, heart palpitations may be caused by more serious heart conditions. If palpitations are accompanied with any of the following symptoms it’s essential to visit a cardiologist.

• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Dizziness
• Fainting

Causes of Heart Palpitations

Heart Palpitation causes not related to heart disease include:

• Vigorous physical exercise or activity
• Fear, stress, or anxiety
• Excess consumption of caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, or hard drugs
• Specific medical conditions such as low blood sugar level, anemia, low blood pressure, thyroid disease, dehydration, and fever.
• Changes in hormones during pregnancy, menstruation, or immediately before the onset of menopause
• Nutritional supplements 
• Some herbal medications
• Food sensitivity is a potential cause

Heart causes not related to heart disease

• Heart failure
• Heart muscle problems
• CAD – Coronary artery disease
• History of heart attack
• Heart valve disease 

Symptoms of Heart Palpitations

• Rapid heartbeat
• Pounding of the heart
• Skipping of a heartbeat
• Flip-flopping
• Rapid fluttering of the heart

Diagnosis of Heart Palpitations

Our cardiologist will initially perform a physical exam, take your medical history and enquire about any medications you are on. To confirm any issues we may then recommend a blood test and other examinations that may include:  

• Electrocardiogram (EKG): The test captures the electrical signals from an individual’s heart and can detect abnormal cardiac rhythms.
• Holter monitoring: The patient wears a monitor on the chest which continuously records his/her heart’s electrical signals for 24-48 hours.
• Chest X-ray: The doctor will examine the patient’s lungs for any abnormalities that might be caused by heart problems.

Treatment of Heart Palpitations

Treatments for heart palpitations depends on the underlying cause and in the majority of cases they are considered harmless and disappear on their own. If there is no underlying cause solutions include:

• Reducing stress and anxiety
• Leaving tense/stressful environments
• Making effort to remain calm
• Medications such as beta-blockers or antiarrhythmics can regulate heart rhythm in some cases