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 Thumbing In The Chest & Heart Palpitations?

yes and hello...i have been having thumbing in my chest for a few years, i was told it was heart palpitations years ago but now when i go to the doctors for this condition they say they can't find anything wrong and that palpitations are normal. Is this so? Or should i be worried?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Twitter Thu, 15 May 2014 Answered on
Twitter Fri, 16 May 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

In the normal heart beat, a signal starts at a specific point in the heart and the signal travels to stimulate the rest the heart to beat. The signal or stimulus normally travels along a specific pathway.

Palpitations can occur due to any changes in this normal mechanism.

It can be due to dangerous or benign causes. Normally blood tests and heart tests are done specifically an ECG , full blood count and thyroid function test.
The ECG looks at the rhythm of the heart.
A holter can also be done, this is a 24 hour ECG.

If these tests are normal then there is unlikely any significant problems present.

I hope this helps
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 Thumbing In The Chest & Heart Palpitations?

Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic In the normal heart beat, a signal starts at a specific point in the heart and the signal travels to stimulate the rest the heart to beat. The signal or stimulus normally travels along a specific pathway. Palpitations can occur due to any changes in this normal mechanism. It can be due to dangerous or benign causes. Normally blood tests and heart tests are done specifically an ECG , full blood count and thyroid function test. The ECG looks at the rhythm of the heart. A holter can also be done, this is a 24 hour ECG. If these tests are normal then there is unlikely any significant problems present. I hope this helps