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===Causes by Organ System=== | ===Causes by Organ System=== | ||
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| | | style="width:25%" bgcolor="LightSteelBlue" ; border="1" | '''Cardiovascular''' | ||
| | | style="width:75%" bgcolor="Beige" ; border="1" | [[Acute coronary syndrome]], [[alcoholic cardiomyopathy]], [[Andersen cardiodysrhythmic periodic paralysis]], [[angina]], [[aortic aneurysm]], [[aortic regurgitation]], [[aortic stenosis]], [[arrhythmia]], [[arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia]], [[arteriovenous fistula]], [[atrial fibrillation]], [[atrial flutter]], [[atrial myxoma]], [[atrial septal defect]], [[atrioventricular heart blocks]], [[atypical angina]], [[AV block]], [[AV nodal re-entry tachycardia]], [[bradyarrhythmias]], [[cardiac syndrome X]], [[cardiomegaly]], [[cardiomyopathy]], [[catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia]], [[congenital heart disease]], [[congestive heart failure]], [[cor pulmonale]], [[coronary artery disease]], [[defibrillation]], [[endomyocardial eosinophilic fibrosis]], [[extrasystoles]],[[fosaprepitant]], [[heart attack]], [[heart block]], [[heart failure]], [[hemochromatosis]], [[holiday heart syndrome]], [[hyperkinetic heart syndrome]], [[hypertension]], [[hypertensive cardiomyopathy]], [[hypertrophic cardiomyopathy]], [[hypotension]], [[ischaemic heart disease]], [[Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome]], [[junctional tachycardia]], [[left bundle branch block]], [[long QT syndrome]], [[Lown Ganong Levine syndrome]], [[malignant hypertension]], [[Meprobamate]], [[mitral regurgitation]], [[mitral stenosis]], [[mitral valve prolapse]], [[myocardial contusion]], [[myocardial infarction]], [[myocardial ischemia]], [[myocarditis]], [[NSTEMI]], [[paroxysmal atrial tachycardia]], [[paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia]], [[patent ductus arteriosus]], [[pericardial tamponade]], [[postpartum cardiomyopathy]], [[premature atrial contractions]], [[premature ventricular contractions]], [[Prinzmetal's angina]], [[prosthetic heart valve]], [[pulmonary embolism]], [[pulmonary hypertension]], [[restrictive cardiomyopathy]], [[rheumatic fever]], [[right bundle branch block]], [[right heart catheterization]], [[right ventricular outflow tract tachycardia]], [[Romano-Ward syndrome]], [[second degree heart block]], [[short QT syndrome]], [[short QT syndrome type 1]], [[short QT syndrome type 2]], [[short QT syndrome type 3]], [[short QT syndrome type 4]], [[short QT syndrome type 5]], [[sick sinus syndrome]], [[sinus tachycardia]], [[STEMI]], [[tachyarrhythmia]], [[Terbutaline]], [[third degree heart block]], [[Timothy syndrome]], [[torsade de pointes]], [[tricuspid insufficiency]], [[unstable angina]], [[valvular heart disease]], [[vasovagal syncope]], [[ventricular aneurysm]], [[ventricular arrhythmia]], [[ventricular septal defect]], [[ventricular tachycardia]], [[Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome]] | ||
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| '''Chemical / poisoning''' | | '''Chemical / poisoning''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| [[Arsenic trioxide]], [[arsenicals]], [[betel nut]], [[carbon monoxide]], [[insecticide]], [[scorpion sting]], [[senna]] | | bgcolor="Beige" | [[Arsenic trioxide]], [[arsenicals]], [[betel nut]], [[carbon monoxide]], [[insecticide]], [[scorpion sting]], [[senna]] | ||
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| '''Dermatologic''' | | '''Dermatologic''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| [[Dermatomyositis]] | | bgcolor="Beige" | [[Dermatomyositis]] | ||
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| '''Drug Side Effect''' | | '''Drug Side Effect''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| [[Alimemazine]], [[almokalant]], [[aminophylline]], [[amiodarone]], [[amitriptyline]], [[amphetamines]], [[anagrelide]], [[antiarrythmics]], [[antidepressants]], [[asenapine]], [[astemizole]], [[atropine]], [[azimilide]], [[azithromycin]], [[bepridil]], [[Benzphetamine]], [[beta blockers]], [[bretylium]], [[budipine]], [[Butorphanol]], [[cardiac glycosides]], [[chloroquine]], [[cibenzoline]], [[cisapride]], [[citalopram]], [[Clemastine]], [[Clomifene]], [[clomipramine]], [[clozapine]], [[cocaine]], [[crizotinib]], [[cyanide]], [[desipramine]], [[Desmopressin]], [[Diethylpropion]], [[digitalis]], [[digoxin]], [[diphenhydramine]], [[disopyramide]], [[disulfiram]], [[dofetilide]], [[dolasetron]], [[doxepin]], [[dronedarone]], [[droperidol]], [[Efavirenz]], [[Epinephrine (aerosol)]], [[eribulin mesylate]], [[febuxostat]],[[Felbamate]], [[formoterol]], [[Flavoxate]], [[fluconazole]], [[Flurazepam hydrochloride]], [[gingko biloba]], [[glatiramer acetate]], [[grepafloxacin]], [[halofantrine]], [[haloperidol]], [[hyoscyamine]], [[ibutilide]], [[Isoproterenol (aerosol)]], [[imipramine]], [[Imipenem-Cilastatin]], [[indapamide]], [[inotropes]], [[insulin]], [[ketanserin]], [[ketoconazole]], [[Lacosamide]], [[leflunomide]], [[Letrozole]], [[levothyroxine]], [[lidoflazine]], [[lubeluzole]], [[meclofenamate]],[[Megestrol]], [[Metaproterenol]], [[methadone]], [[methadyl acetate]], [[methamphetamine]], [[indomethacin]], [[Metipranolol]], [[midodrine]], [[Milnacipran hydrochloride]], [[mizolastine]], [[moxifloxacin]], [[Nabilone]], [[nabumetone]], [[naltrexone]], [[naratriptan]], [[neuroleptics]], [[Niacin]], [[nicardipine]], [[nicotine]], [[nilotinib]], [[nitrates]], [[Olsalazine]], [[ondansetron]], [[Oprelvekin]], [[orphenadrine]], [[Oxaprozin]], [[Oxcarbazepine]], [[pasireotide]], [[pazopanib]], [[Pentamidine Isethionate]], [[Pergolide]], [[Phendimetrazine]], [[phentermine]], [[phenothiazines]], [[pimozide]], [[piperaquine]],[[Pirbuterol]], [[Polidocanol]], [[prenylamine]], [[probucol]], [[procainamide]], [[propoxyphene]], [[quinidine]], [[quinine]], [[rizatriptan]], [[ranolazine]], [[repaglinide]], [[Repaglinide and Metformin hydrochloride]], [[retigabine]], [[riociguat]], [[ritodrine]], [[ritonavir]], [[saquinavir]], [[serotonin syndrome]], [[sertindole]], [[sertraline]], [[Siltuximab]], [[sotalol]], [[sparfloxacin]], [[Sulindac]], [[sympathomimetics]], [[tedisamil]], [[telithromycin]], [[terfenadine]], [[terodiline]], [[tetrabenazine]], [[theophylline]], [[thioridazine]], [[thyroxine]], [[Tiagabine]], [[Trospium]], [[Valdecoxib]], [[vandetanib]], [[vemurafenib]], [[venlafaxine]], [[vernakalant]], [[Vilazodone]], [[voriconazole]], [[vorinostat]], [[ziprasidone]], [[zonisamide]], [[zotepine]], [[zuclopenthixol]] | | bgcolor="Beige" | [[Alimemazine]], [[almokalant]], [[aminophylline]], [[amiodarone]], [[amitriptyline]], [[amphetamines]], [[anagrelide]], [[antiarrythmics]], [[antidepressants]], [[asenapine]], [[astemizole]], [[atropine]], [[azimilide]], [[azithromycin]], [[bepridil]], [[Benzphetamine]], [[beta blockers]], [[bretylium]], [[budipine]], [[Butorphanol]], [[cardiac glycosides]], [[chloroquine]], [[cibenzoline]], [[cisapride]], [[citalopram]], [[Clemastine]], [[Clomifene]], [[clomipramine]], [[clozapine]], [[cocaine]], [[crizotinib]], [[cyanide]], [[desipramine]], [[Desmopressin]], [[Diethylpropion]], [[digitalis]], [[digoxin]], [[diphenhydramine]], [[disopyramide]], [[disulfiram]], [[dofetilide]], [[dolasetron]], [[doxepin]], [[dronedarone]], [[droperidol]], [[Efavirenz]], [[Epinephrine (aerosol)]], [[eribulin mesylate]], [[febuxostat]],[[Felbamate]], [[formoterol]], [[Flavoxate]], [[fluconazole]], [[Flurazepam hydrochloride]], [[gingko biloba]], [[glatiramer acetate]], [[grepafloxacin]], [[halofantrine]], [[haloperidol]], [[hyoscyamine]], [[ibutilide]], [[Isoproterenol (aerosol)]], [[imipramine]], [[Imipenem-Cilastatin]], [[indapamide]], [[inotropes]], [[insulin]], [[ketanserin]], [[ketoconazole]], [[Lacosamide]], [[leflunomide]], [[Letrozole]], [[levothyroxine]], [[lidoflazine]], [[lubeluzole]], [[meclofenamate]],[[Megestrol]], [[Metaproterenol]], [[methadone]], [[methadyl acetate]], [[methamphetamine]], [[indomethacin]], [[Metipranolol]], [[midodrine]], [[Milnacipran hydrochloride]], [[mizolastine]], [[moxifloxacin]], [[Nabilone]], [[nabumetone]], [[naltrexone]], [[naratriptan]], [[neuroleptics]], [[Niacin]], [[nicardipine]], [[nicotine]], [[nilotinib]], [[nitrates]], [[Olsalazine]], [[ondansetron]], [[Oprelvekin]], [[orphenadrine]], [[Oxaprozin]], [[Oxcarbazepine]], [[pasireotide]], [[pazopanib]], [[Pentamidine Isethionate]], [[Pergolide]], [[Phendimetrazine]], [[phentermine]], [[phenothiazines]], [[pimozide]], [[piperaquine]],[[Pirbuterol]], [[Polidocanol]], [[prenylamine]], [[probucol]], [[procainamide]], [[propoxyphene]], [[quinidine]], [[quinine]], [[rizatriptan]], [[ranolazine]], [[repaglinide]], [[Repaglinide and Metformin hydrochloride]], [[retigabine]], [[riociguat]], [[ritodrine]], [[ritonavir]], [[saquinavir]], [[serotonin syndrome]], [[sertindole]], [[sertraline]], [[Siltuximab]], [[sotalol]], [[sparfloxacin]], [[Sulindac]], [[sympathomimetics]], [[tedisamil]], [[telithromycin]], [[terfenadine]], [[terodiline]], [[tetrabenazine]], [[theophylline]], [[thioridazine]], [[thyroxine]], [[Tiagabine]], [[Trospium]], [[Valdecoxib]], [[vandetanib]], [[vemurafenib]], [[venlafaxine]], [[vernakalant]], [[Vilazodone]], [[voriconazole]], [[vorinostat]], [[ziprasidone]], [[zonisamide]], [[zotepine]], [[zuclopenthixol]] | ||
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| '''Ear Nose Throat''' | | '''Ear Nose Throat''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes | | bgcolor="Beige" | No underlying causes | ||
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| '''Endocrine''' | | '''Endocrine''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| [[Aldosteronism]], [[De Quervain's thyroiditis]], [[Graves' disease]], [[Hashimoto's thyroiditis]], [[hyperpituitarism]], [[hyperthyroidism]], [[hypoparathyroidism]], [[hypothyroidism]], [[lymphocytic thyroiditis]], [[multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1]], [[thyroiditis]], [[adrenal tumor]] | | bgcolor="Beige" | [[Aldosteronism]], [[De Quervain's thyroiditis]], [[Graves' disease]], [[Hashimoto's thyroiditis]], [[hyperpituitarism]], [[hyperthyroidism]], [[hypoparathyroidism]], [[hypothyroidism]], [[lymphocytic thyroiditis]], [[multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1]], [[thyroiditis]], [[adrenal tumor]] | ||
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| '''Environmental''' | | '''Environmental''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| [[Heat exhaustion]], [[heat illness]], [[hypothermia]] | | bgcolor="Beige" | [[Heat exhaustion]], [[heat illness]], [[hypothermia]] | ||
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| '''Gastroenterologic''' | | '''Gastroenterologic''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| [[Dumping syndrome]], [[hemochromatosis]] | | bgcolor="Beige" | [[Dumping syndrome]], [[hemochromatosis]] | ||
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| '''Genetic''' | | '''Genetic''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| [[Andersen cardiodysrhythmic periodic paralysis]], [[channelopathies]], [[Friedreich's ataxia]], [[glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency]], [[hemochromatosis]], [[Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome]], [[myotonic dystrophy]], [[Romano-Ward syndrome]], [[spherocytosis]], [[Timothy syndrome]], [[Von Hippel-Lindau disease]] | | bgcolor="Beige" | [[Andersen cardiodysrhythmic periodic paralysis]], [[channelopathies]], [[Friedreich's ataxia]], [[glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency]], [[hemochromatosis]], [[Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome]], [[myotonic dystrophy]], [[Romano-Ward syndrome]], [[spherocytosis]], [[Timothy syndrome]], [[Von Hippel-Lindau disease]] | ||
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| '''Hematologic''' | | '''Hematologic''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| [[Anemia]], [[aplastic anemia]], [[glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency]], [[hemochromatosis]], [[hemolytic anemia]], [[iron deficient anemia]], [[megaloblastic anemia]], [[paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria]], [[pernicious anemia]], [[sickle cell anemia]], [[spherocytosis]] | | bgcolor="Beige" | [[Anemia]], [[aplastic anemia]], [[glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency]], [[hemochromatosis]], [[hemolytic anemia]], [[iron deficient anemia]], [[megaloblastic anemia]], [[paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria]], [[pernicious anemia]], [[sickle cell anemia]], [[spherocytosis]] | ||
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| '''Iatrogenic''' | | '''Iatrogenic''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| [[Cardioversion]], [[electrophysiologic studies]], [[heart surgery ]], [[pacemaker]], [[pulmonary artery catheter]] | | bgcolor="Beige" | [[Cardioversion]], [[electrophysiologic studies]], [[heart surgery ]] , [[pacemaker]], [[pulmonary artery catheter]] | ||
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| '''Infectious Disease''' | | '''Infectious Disease''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| [[Chagas disease]], [[fever]], [[hookworm infection]], [[lyme disease]], [[schistosomiasis]], [[typhus]] | | bgcolor="Beige" | [[Chagas disease]], [[fever]], [[hookworm infection]], [[lyme disease]], [[schistosomiasis]], [[typhus]] | ||
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| '''Musculoskeletal / Ortho''' | | '''Musculoskeletal / Ortho''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| [[Dermatomyositis]], [[myotonic dystrophy]], [[Timothy syndrome]] | | bgcolor="Beige" | [[Dermatomyositis]], [[myotonic dystrophy]], [[Timothy syndrome]] | ||
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| '''Neurologic''' | | '''Neurologic''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| [[Autonomic neuropathy]], [[Friedreich's ataxia]], [[hyperpituitarism]], [[ganglioneuroma]], [[migraine]], [[pituitary adenoma]], [[vasovagal syncope]] | | bgcolor="Beige" | [[Autonomic neuropathy]], [[Friedreich's ataxia]], [[hyperpituitarism]], [[ganglioneuroma]], [[migraine]], [[pituitary adenoma]], [[vasovagal syncope]] | ||
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| '''Nutritional / Metabolic''' | | '''Nutritional / Metabolic''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| [[Acid-base disturbances]], [[acidosis]], [[acute starvation]], [[electrolyte imbalance]], [[hyperkalemia]], [[hypocalcemia]], [[hypoglycemia]], [[hypokalemia]], [[hypomagnesemia]], [[metabolic acidosis]] | | bgcolor="Beige" | [[Acid-base disturbances]], [[acidosis]], [[acute starvation]], [[electrolyte imbalance]], [[hyperkalemia]], [[hypocalcemia]], [[hypoglycemia]], [[hypokalemia]], [[hypomagnesemia]], [[metabolic acidosis]] | ||
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| '''Obstetric/Gynecologic''' | | '''Obstetric/Gynecologic''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| [[Menopause]], [[vaginal bleeding|vaginal bleeding after delivery]], [[vaginal bleeding|vaginal bleeding after hysterectomy]] | | bgcolor="Beige" | [[Menopause]], [[vaginal bleeding|vaginal bleeding after delivery]], [[vaginal bleeding|vaginal bleeding after hysterectomy]] | ||
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| '''Oncologic''' | | '''Oncologic''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| [[Adrenal tumor]], [[ganglioneuroma]], [[pheochromocytoma]], [[pituitary adenoma]], [[atrial myxoma]] | | bgcolor="Beige" | [[Adrenal tumor]], [[ganglioneuroma]], [[pheochromocytoma]], [[pituitary adenoma]], [[atrial myxoma]] | ||
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| '''Opthalmologic''' | | '''Opthalmologic''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes | | bgcolor="Beige" | No underlying causes | ||
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| '''Overdose / Toxicity''' | | '''Overdose / Toxicity''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| [[Alimemazine]], [[almokalant]], [[aminophylline]], [[amiodarone]], [[amitriptyline]], [[amphetamines]], [[anagrelide]], [[antiarrythmics]], [[antidepressants]], [[asenapine]], [[astemizole]], [[atropine]], [[azimilide]], [[azithromycin]], [[bepridil]], [[beta blockers]], [[betel nut]], [[bretylium]], [[budipine]], [[cardiac glycosides]], [[chinese restaurant syndrome]], [[chloroquine]], [[cibenzoline]], [[cisapride]], [[citalopram]], [[clomipramine]], [[clozapine]], [[cocaine]], [[crizotinib]], [[cyanide]], [[desipramine]], [[digitalis]], [[digoxin]], [[diphenhydramine]], [[disopyramide]], [[dofetilide]], [[dolasetron]], [[doxepin]], [[dronedarone]], [[droperidol]], [[eribulin mesylate]], [[fluconazole]], [[gingko biloba]], [[glatiramer acetate]], [[grepafloxacin]], [[halofantrine]], [[haloperidol]], [[ibutilide]], [[imipramine]], [[indapamide]], [[inotropes]], [[insulin]], [[ketanserin]], [[ketoconazole]], [[lidoflazine]], [[lubeluzole]], [[methadone]], [[methadyl acetate]], [[methamphetamine]], [[midodrine]], [[mizolastine]], [[moxifloxacin]], [[naratriptan]], [[neuroleptics]], [[nicardipine]], [[nicotine]], [[nilotinib]], [[nitrates]], [[ondansetron]], [[pasireotide]], [[pazopanib]], [[pentamidine]], [[phenothiazines]], [[pimozide]], [[piperaquine]], [[prenylamine]], [[probucol]], [[procainamide]], [[propoxyphene]], [[quinidine]], [[quinine]], [[ranolazine]], [[retigabine]], [[ritodrine]], [[ritonavir]], [[saquinavir]], [[senna]], [[serotonin syndrome]], [[sertindole]], [[sotalol]], [[sparfloxacin]], [[sympathomimetics]], [[tedisamil]], [[telithromycin]], [[terfenadine]], [[terodiline]], [[tetrabenazine]], [[theophylline]], [[thioridazine]], [[thyroxine]], [[vandetanib]], [[vemurafenib]], [[venlafaxine]], [[vernakalant]], [[voriconazole]], [[vorinostat]], [[ziprasidone]], [[zotepine]], [[zuclopenthixol]] | | bgcolor="Beige" | [[Alimemazine]], [[almokalant]], [[aminophylline]], [[amiodarone]], [[amitriptyline]], [[amphetamines]], [[anagrelide]], [[antiarrythmics]], [[antidepressants]], [[asenapine]], [[astemizole]], [[atropine]], [[azimilide]], [[azithromycin]], [[bepridil]], [[beta blockers]], [[betel nut]], [[bretylium]], [[budipine]], [[cardiac glycosides]], [[chinese restaurant syndrome]], [[chloroquine]], [[cibenzoline]], [[cisapride]], [[citalopram]], [[clomipramine]], [[clozapine]], [[cocaine]], [[crizotinib]], [[cyanide]], [[desipramine]], [[digitalis]], [[digoxin]], [[diphenhydramine]], [[disopyramide]], [[dofetilide]], [[dolasetron]], [[doxepin]], [[dronedarone]], [[droperidol]], [[eribulin mesylate]], [[fluconazole]], [[gingko biloba]], [[glatiramer acetate]], [[grepafloxacin]], [[halofantrine]], [[haloperidol]], [[ibutilide]], [[imipramine]], [[indapamide]], [[inotropes]], [[insulin]], [[ketanserin]], [[ketoconazole]], [[lidoflazine]], [[lubeluzole]], [[methadone]], [[methadyl acetate]], [[methamphetamine]], [[midodrine]], [[mizolastine]], [[moxifloxacin]], [[naratriptan]], [[neuroleptics]], [[nicardipine]], [[nicotine]], [[nilotinib]], [[nitrates]], [[ondansetron]], [[pasireotide]], [[pazopanib]], [[pentamidine]], [[phenothiazines]], [[pimozide]], [[piperaquine]], [[prenylamine]], [[probucol]], [[procainamide]], [[propoxyphene]], [[quinidine]], [[quinine]], [[ranolazine]], [[retigabine]], [[ritodrine]], [[ritonavir]], [[saquinavir]], [[senna]], [[serotonin syndrome]], [[sertindole]], [[sotalol]], [[sparfloxacin]], [[sympathomimetics]], [[tedisamil]], [[telithromycin]], [[terfenadine]], [[terodiline]], [[tetrabenazine]], [[theophylline]], [[thioridazine]], [[thyroxine]], [[vandetanib]], [[vemurafenib]], [[venlafaxine]], [[vernakalant]], [[voriconazole]], [[vorinostat]], [[ziprasidone]], [[zotepine]], [[zuclopenthixol]] | ||
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| '''Psychiatric''' | | '''Psychiatric''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| [[Acrophobia]], [[anorexia nervosa]], [[anxiety disorder]], [[chronic fatigue syndrome]], [[panic attack]], [[phobias]], [[psychiatric disorders]], [[social phobia]] | | bgcolor="Beige" | [[Acrophobia]], [[anorexia nervosa]], [[anxiety disorder]], [[chronic fatigue syndrome]], [[panic attack]], [[phobias]], [[psychiatric disorders]], [[social phobia]] | ||
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| '''Pulmonary''' | | '''Pulmonary''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| [[Cor pulmonale]], [[hyperventilation]], [[hypoxemia]], [[hypoxia]], [[obstructive sleep apnea]], [[respiratory acidosis]], [[sleep apnea]] | | bgcolor="Beige" | [[Cor pulmonale]], [[hyperventilation]], [[hypoxemia]], [[hypoxia]], [[obstructive sleep apnea]], [[respiratory acidosis]], [[sleep apnea]] | ||
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| '''Renal / Electrolyte''' | | '''Renal / Electrolyte''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| [[Renal artery stenosis]], [[renal tubular acidosis]] | | bgcolor="Beige" | [[Renal artery stenosis]], [[renal tubular acidosis]] | ||
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| '''Rheum / Immune / Allergy''' | | '''Rheum / Immune / Allergy''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| [[Amyloidosis]], [[pernicious anemia]], [[rheumatic fever]] | | bgcolor="Beige" | [[Amyloidosis]], [[pernicious anemia]], [[rheumatic fever]] | ||
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| '''Sexual''' | | '''Sexual''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes | | bgcolor="Beige" | No underlying causes | ||
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| '''Trauma''' | | '''Trauma''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| [[Electrical injury]], [[myocardial contusion]] | | bgcolor="Beige" | [[Electrical injury]], [[myocardial contusion]] | ||
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| '''Urologic''' | | '''Urologic''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes | | bgcolor="Beige" | No underlying causes | ||
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| '''Dental''' | | '''Dental''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| No underlying causes | | bgcolor="Beige" | No underlying causes | ||
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| '''Miscellaneous''' | | '''Miscellaneous''' | ||
|bgcolor="Beige"| [[Alcohol]], [[alcohol withdrawal]], [[caffeine]], [[exercise]], [[holiday heart syndrome]], [[nicotine withdrawal]], [[zero gravity]] | | bgcolor="Beige" | [[Alcohol]], [[alcohol withdrawal]], [[caffeine]], [[exercise]], [[holiday heart syndrome]], [[nicotine withdrawal]], [[zero gravity]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]; Mugilan Poongkunran M.B.B.S [3]
Overview
There are a vast number of causes of palpitations, including namely any condition that causes the heart to be rapidly, forcefully, or irregularly. In general, palpitations may be caused by primary abnormalities in the heart (tachycardia or forceful heart beating), reductions in oxygen carrying capacity (anemia), reductions in the volume of blood circulating (dehydration), sympathetic nervous system stiumlation (fever, exertion, panic attacks, drugs), excess hormone production (hyperthyroidism).
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Malignant hypertension
- Myocardial infarction
- Third degree AV block
- Ventricular arrhythmia
Common Causes
- Amiodarone
- Anemia
- Atrial fibrillation
- Atropine
- Cardiac glycosides
- Diseases of the valvular structures
- Flurazepam
- Heart block
- Heart failure
- Hypercapnia
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypoxia
- Insulin
- Nitrates
- Panic disorders
- Pregnancy
- Pyrexia
- Supraventricular tachycardia
- Sympathomimetics
- Thyrotoxicosis
- Ventricular tachycardia
Causes by Organ System
Causes in Alphabetical Order