Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Anxiety And Heart Palpitations?

I used to be an athlete and have always been healthy, but after experiencing some episodes of anxiety and heart palpitations a few years ago, I have become scared to exercise, or to run or do anything that makes my heart beat really fast.. I went and saw a cardiologist a few years ago and did several tests and they came out normal. Lately I have been getting paplitations again, feeling like my heart skips beats everynow and then, and I get even more scared to exercise, since I heard that exercising is good for anxiety.. Should I be worried, should I go back to the doctor or does it sound like it's just all emotional and anxiety?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Twitter Mon, 18 Aug 2014 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 18 Aug 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Psychiatrist,  's  Response
Hi welcome to HCM,
These symptoms reflect exercise induced tachycardia.this EIT can be precipitated by the increased sympathetic discharge associated with exercise.This is once again failure of the regulatory autonomic mechanisms. I advice baseline ecg along with 24hr holter monitoring,this can pick up missed beats.radiofrequency ablation can offer permanent cure. a screening 2Decho helps to rule out structural lesions.Consult your cardiologist for further queries.
thank you
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Palpitation


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Anxiety And Heart Palpitations?

Hi welcome to HCM, These symptoms reflect exercise induced tachycardia.this EIT can be precipitated by the increased sympathetic discharge associated with exercise.This is once again failure of the regulatory autonomic mechanisms. I advice baseline ecg along with 24hr holter monitoring,this can pick up missed beats.radiofrequency ablation can offer permanent cure. a screening 2Decho helps to rule out structural lesions.Consult your cardiologist for further queries. thank you