Palpitation

Question 1

Sudden onset, irregular ‘skipping’ pulse
triggered by rest

Answer 1

Extrasystole

Question 2

Variable rate, irregular pulse
triggered by effort, cooling, meal, or alcohol. May be
accompanied by polyuria

Answer 2

Aterial fibrillation

Question 3

Sudden onset, fast, regular pulse
triggered by effort. May be accompanied by syncope,
shortness of breath or chest pain

Question 4

Sudden onset, fast, regular pulse
triggered by effort. May be accompanied by syncope,
shortness of breath or chest pain

Answer 4

Other tachycardias (atrial flutter, ventricular
tacchycardias

Question 5

Gradual onset, slightly fast, regular pulse
triggered by stress. May be accompanied by tingling,
dyspnoea, or sensation of a ‘lump in the throat’.

Answer 5

Anxiety