Palpitation

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Classification according to ICD-10
R00.2 Palpitations,
palpitations
ICD-10 online (WHO version 2019)

Palpitation (from Latin palpitare "twitch"), colloquially also called palpitations or stumbling , describes the conscious perception of one's own heartbeat . The heartbeat is most often described as particularly violent ("pounding"), but irregular, too fast or too slow heartbeats are also reported.

The perception of one's own heartbeat does not necessarily mean an organic malfunction of the heart, but can also be based on a disturbed body perception - often in connection with fear; however, an objectively altered heartbeat can often actually be determined. Palpitations can occur as a result of overload, medication , alcohol or other drugs , diseases such as hyperthyroidism , pacemaker syndrome or cardiac arrhythmia , hypoglycaemia , during the menopause or as a symptom of panic attacks . In the latter case, increased levels of cortisol and adrenaline stimulate the vagus nerve through anxiety and stress , which leads to palpitations. The palpitations in turn lead to increased panic, so that the vagus nerve is additionally stimulated. In patients with phobias , palpitations are a regular accompanying symptom.

Web links

  • A. Hoffmann: Palpitations . (PDF; 133 kB) In: Schweiz Med Forum , No. 17, April 23, 2003

Individual evidence

  1. A. Hoffmann: Palpitations . (PDF; 133 kB) In: Schweiz Med Forum , No. 17, April 23, 2003
  2. a b c Palpitations - Causes and Treatment
  3. Palpitations - Symptoms and Causes