Are Heart Palpitations Normal After Playing Video Games?

Posted on Thu, 29 Mar 2018

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Question : is it possible to have heart palpitations after playing videos games that cause a lot of adrenaline rushes?

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:

Yes it’s possible

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

After going through the medical query I would like to tell you that yes action games which require quick responses and reaction do causes lot of adrenaline rush.

Increased adrenaline in the body can cause increased heart rate which leads to palpitations.

Too much use of such games is not advisable.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist

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