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"Understanding the Concern: Heart Palpitations and Your Health"

Palpitations are common and can have multiple causes, including cardiac arrhythmias, low blood sugar, high thyroid-hormone levels, and anxiety. People with palpitations should be evaluated with a careful history, physical exam, blood testing, and heart monitoring. Mohs surgery for basal cell carcinoma offers advantages such as reducing recurrence rates and minimizing damage to normal tissue, but it is time-consuming and may require separate procedures due to the demands of the practice.

via OregonLive|

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COVID-19: A Growing Concern for Heart Health

Cardiologist Dr. Michael Malone has observed an increase in patients experiencing shortness of breath, palpitations, and a racing heart rate after recovering from COVID-19. Many of these patients were previously athletic and had no prior heart issues. The symptoms, which appear to be an autonomic dysfunction, are similar to postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Younger individuals, aged 20 to 30, have been reporting these symptoms. While there is still much to learn about COVID-19's impact on cardiovascular health, most patients have shown improvement within nine months to a year. Treatment primarily focuses on supportive care and maintaining hydration, with medication occasionally used to regulate heart rate. Seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms such as a racing heart, lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting. A recent study by the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center found that cardiovascular complications linked to COVID-19 have increased from 7% in March 2020 to nearly 10% in December 2021.

via FOX 13 Tampa|

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Coffee consumption linked to increased activity and decreased sleep, study shows.

A new study has found that coffee consumption can lead to an increase in physical activity levels, causing people to move more and take on average 1,000 extra steps a day. However, the study also found that people lost about 36 minutes of nightly sleep on days when they drank coffee, and the more coffee they drank, the less they slept. The research also looked at coffee’s effect on heart palpitations, finding that coffee consumption can lead to an increase in another type of heart palpitation, known as premature ventricular contractions. The findings suggest that the health effects of coffee are complex and depend on the individual.

via The Washington Post|

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