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March Older antidiabetic drugs. You are not logged in You need to be a member to print this page. Find out more about our membership benefits Register Now Already a member? Login now. You are not logged in You need to be a member to download PDF's. You do not usually need to see a GP if the palpitations pass quickly and only happen occasionally. They're unlikely to be caused by a serious problem and probably will not need treatment. If you cannot have an ECG at the GP surgery or the GP wants to arrange heart monitoring over a longer time period, you may be referred for tests at a local hospital.
These symptoms could indicate a serious or potentially life-threatening heart problem that should be checked by a doctor straight away. Page last reviewed: 24 October Next review due: 24 October Heart palpitations and ectopic beats.
See the leaflet Anatomy of the heart for more information about the heart. Occasionally, palpitations can be serious. In the following situations, you should call an ambulance:. If the palpitations do not make you feel unwell, and settle on their own, you should see your GP. Keep a diary of when they happen and how long they last, as this information will help your GP. If you have an episode of palpitations it can be useful to check your pulse.
In particular it may be useful for your doctor to know how fast your pulse was during the episode. That is, how many beats per minute; also, if your pulse felt regular or irregular. This information can help identify the cause of the palpitations. Your practice nurse can show you how to take your own pulse. This list does not include all the possible causes of palpitations but lists some of the more common causes, including:.
A serious underlying abnormality of the heart is a rare cause of sinus tachycardia. Treatment will depend on the underlying reason for the fast heart rate.
Read more about abnormal heart rhythms arrhythmias. You are likely to be asked about your intake of the substances mentioned above and the circumstances in which the palpitations occur.
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