What should I do if I'm having intermittent palpitations and can feel my heart racing?

Doctor's Answer

What you are experiencing is likely palpitations in your abdominal area (which would likely point to the abdominal aorta ).

It would be good to visit a vascular surgeon for a detailed consultation to rule out conditions like aortic dissection and aneurysms.

You may also benefit from a 24hr ecg monitoring if the abdomen is cleared by the vascular surgeon and your looking for more systemic or cardiothoracic / endocrine causes of the palpitations.

Abdominal aortic conditions can be life-threatening, so an earlier visit to see the doctor may be warranted.

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