Palpitations. Flashcards
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Cardiac. (9)
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Mitral regurgitation. Cardiomyopathy. Pacemaker. Ventricular ectopic. Atrial fibrillation/flutter. Heart block (1st, 2nd, 3rd degree). Supraventricular tachycardia. Ventricular tachycardia. Mitral stenosis.
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Drugs. (6)
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Beta blocker withdrawal. Vasodilators. Anticholinergic medication. Caffeine. Nicotine. Illicit drugs.
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Endocrine. (3)
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Thyrotoxicosis.
Phaeochromocytoma.
Hypoglycaemia.
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Psychiatric. (4)
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Panic disorders.
Anxiety disorders.
Depressive disorders.
Somatization.
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High output states. (3)
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Anaemia.
Acute febrile illness.
Normal pregnancy.