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Risk factors of heart Palpitations

This article explains how heart palpitations can be caused by stress, anxiety disorders, pregnancy, certain medications, and an overactive thyroid. Recognizing these factors, including anxiety-induced heart racing during sleep, is crucial for effective management.

  • 25 Oct 2024
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Heart palpitations are irregular or pounding heartbeats that can arise from different factors. Stress, anxiety disorders, pregnancy, certain medications, and an overactive thyroid gland are the leading causes of heart palpitations. Complete health insurance can offer financial backing for medical evaluation and treatment of heart palpitations, hence guaranteeing optimal healthcare accessibility.

What are the Risk Factors for Heart Palpitations

Common risk factors for heart palpitations include the following -

  • Stress

When stressed, you release hormones like adrenaline, which will quicken your heart rate and cause vibrations.

  • Anxiety disorder or panic attacks

Panic attacks will cause the heart to beat even faster due to the intense feelings associated with it. It may give rise to anxiety, your heart racing when trying to sleep, and feeling frightened or concerned.

  • Pregnancy

Hormonal changes and the increased blood volume during pregnancy will eventually change the heart's rhythm and give rise to vibrations.

  • Certain medications

Some cold and asthma medications may have stimulants that can cause irregular heartbeat, resulting in vibrations.

  • Overactive thyroid gland

An overactive thyroid gland can impact the metabolism and functioning of the heart and thus can cause tachycardia characterised by an increased heart rate and rhythm irregularities.

  • Other heart problems

Irregular heartbeats, structural heart changes, and heart attacks can trigger the occurrence of palpitations. These conditions may disorganise the functioning of the heart's electrical system or make it inefficient to pump blood. One can see a flaw in the heart's workings, making it beat irregularly or with difficulty. Sometimes, heart palpitations may also indicate CAD risk factors.

Conclusion

Identifying the risk factors of heart palpitations is vital. Additionally, having comprehensive health insurance plan ensures easier access to vital medical examinations and treatments, thereby reducing the financial burden of managing heart diseases.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your general physician or another certified medical professional for any questions regarding a medical condition. Relying on any information provided in this blog is solely at your own risk, and ICICI Lombard is not responsible for any effects or consequences resulting from the use of the information shared.

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