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Red Flag Features in History Suggesting a Cardiac Cause, Red Flag Features…
Red Flag Features in History Suggesting a Cardiac Cause
Syncope or presyncope
: Suggests a potential arrhythmia or structural heart disease.
Medication use
: Drugs like beta-agonists or antiarrhythmics can precipitate palpitations.
Chest pain or discomfort
: May indicate ischemic heart disease or myocarditis.
Family history of sudden cardiac death:
Can suggest inherited conditions (e.g., long QT syndrome, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy).
Known cardiac conditions:
History of heart disease, myocardial infarction, heart failure, or valve disease.
Palpitations associated with : lightheadedness, dizziness, or shortness of breath
: Could indicate poor cardiac output due to arrhythmias or heart failure.
Palpitations triggered by exertion
: Raises concern for structural heart disease or arrhythmias like ventricular tachycardia.
Irregular heartbeat sensation
: May indicate atrial fibrillation or ectopic beats.
Sudden onset and termination of palpitations
: Often points to paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).
Red Flag Features in Examination Suggesting a Cardiac Cause
New heart murmur:
Suggests valvular heart disease.
Hypotension or signs of shock:
Could indicate arrhythmia, heart failure, or acute ischemia.
Irregular pulse:
Suggests atrial fibrillation or ectopic beats
Visible or palpable pulsations (e.g., carotid or apex beat):
Could point to increased cardiac output or arrhythmia.
Signs of heart failure:
Such as peripheral edema, raised jugular venous pressure (JVP), or crackles on lung auscultation.
Displaced apex beat:
Suggests structural heart disease, e.g., cardiomyopathy.
Tachycardia/bradycardia:
A fast or slow heart rate can indicate an underlying arrhythmia.
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