Palpitations
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Palpitations Home Care
Home care for palpitations includes:
Stop smoking
.
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
Avoid alcohol.
Avoid
caffeine
.
Avoid decongestant medications.
Reduce
stress
.
Learn how to take your own pulse.
If you have
high blood pressure
:
Learn how to take your blood pressure.
Check your blood pressure every day.
Keep a log of your results.
Take prescription medications as directed.
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Palpitations Home Care: Pulse Checks
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Last Updated: Oct 23, 2007
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;
John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Palpitations References:
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Mayou R. Chest pain, palpitations and panic. J Psychosom Res. 1998 Jan;44(1):53-70.
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Summerton N, Mann S, Rigby A, Petkar S, Dhawan J. New-onset palpitations in general practice: assessing the discriminant value of items within the clinical history. Fam Pract. 2001 Aug;18(4):383-92.
