title: Palpitations: a proper evaluation and approach to effective medical therapy.
abstract: Palpitations are a common complaint seen in the outpatient setting and the vast majority are benign, although they are occasionally a manifestation of potentially life-threatening conditions. We offer a step-wise guide to the evaluation and management of these patients with the primary goal to identify patients at highest risk for serious arrhythmias. We offer a brief overview of effective management of the varied causes of palpitations.
authors.affiliation: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Division of Cardiology-Electrophysiology Lab, 185 Pilgrim Road, Baker 4, Boston, MA 02215, USA.
authors.forename: Christopher C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Pickett
authors.forename: Peter J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Zimetbaum
mesh_terms: D015716:Electrocardiography, Ambulatory; D006801:Humans; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy