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Message started by cazza on Jul 16^th, 2007, 1:23am

Title: Question for RLR
Post by cazza on Jul 16^th, 2007, 1:23am

HI I have been wondering would it help us all if you explained us the difference between dangerous palpitations and and the ones we all are having maybe it would make things a lot clearer for us all
just a thought carol :)

Title: Re: Question for RLR
Post by RLR on Jul 16^th, 2007, 3:53am

Well, there are a good deal of arrhythmias that would be classified as dangerous and I'm not so certain that elucidation of those variables would relax all of you as much as it might well load the gun, so to speak. Ectopic beats are also not strictly classified as arrhythmias, but a normal variant of sinus rhythm. Technically, although it could be viewed as such, benign palpitations are actually superimposed over normal sinus rhythm, not an interruption of that rhythm.

From a general standpoint, the difference between arrhythmias that are critical versus mere palpitations being experienced by persons on this site is that most all dangerous arrhythmias are created by circumstances within the heart or proximal cardiovascular system. Benign palpitations are merely caused by stimulation of the Vagus nerve and are not an indicator of a heart problem whatsoever. It is very important to realize this contrast because it will go a long way to help you realize that nothing is actually wrong with your heart just because a noticable symptom is detected there.

So the take home message here is that benign palpitations are not within the scope of cardiac arrhythmias, more particularly any that could be classified as dangerous. Again, just because a symptom is present, does not suggest that it represents physical disease of any kind.

Best regards and Good Health

Title: Re: Question for RLR
Post by saab on Jul 17^th, 2007, 4:50am

For anyone new on this forum - it goes without saying that anyone experiencing heart symptoms should have them checked out first. Most of us who post here have had ectopics, palpitations, etc., had all the tests or at least an ecg, and been told they are benign and harmless. This forum helps us in trying to understand how our bodies work and why we get them. You must have them checked out first.