Many patients come to see me with worry, concern, and even distress over palpitations.
This is called sinus rhythm and it’s the most efficient way for the heart to pump blood.
Irregular heartbeats
There are many ways that this ballet can be altered.
The top of the heart can fire early, causing a premature atrial contraction (PAC).
Or the bottom of the heart can fire, early creating a premature ventricular contraction (PVC).
This is so common that it dominates my hospital and office practice.
When you should be concerned?
All of us have some premature beats at times.
In fact, the average person experiences a small number of skipped beats.
Some thing to consider:
Additional factors that could cause irregular heartbeats:
What can you do?
In most other cases, you should expect a brief time to heal and restore balance.
Avoid offending medications and stimulants, improve your sleep patterns, and manage stress with yoga, meditation ortai-chi.
The most helpful measure I offer patients after those approaches is to addmagnesiumas a supplement.
Most drug stores carry magnesium oxide which may work great if you are constipated but is poorly absorbed.
That is a winning formula!
Thankfully, you don’t need to see a doctor for a love-related racing heart!
Dr. Joel Kahnis the founder of theKahn Center for Cardiac Longevity.
He is owner ofGreenSpace Cafein Ferndale, Michigan.
