Caffeine Poisoning Alert Jul 18, 2008
Mild symptoms of too much caffeine include nausea, headache, heart palpitations and insomnia -- but doctors say it can be far more serious. "People predisposed to seizure conditions can be at higher risk for seizures, people with predisposed heart problems can have potentially life-threatening abnormal rhythms in their heart," said Dr. Richard Church, a Toxicologist at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. (W-USA News, DC)
What's In Energy Drinks? Jul 15, 2008
Some drinkers use the products to boost exercise stamina, but dietitians caution that energy drinks' caffeine acts as a diuretic and can cause dehydration, and high levels of consumption can cause heart palpitations. Mixing It Up. (KSBW 8, CA)
Nature's Built-in Valium: GABA Jul 13, 2008
Boost Your Brain's Natural Calming Chemical With These Tips. Whether you need relief from stress and anxiety or you want to get off anti-anxiety medications, consider natural ways to increase GABA, the relaxation brain chemical. (Suite101.com)
Unsuspected Gene Mutation Found For Atrial Fibrillation Jul 13, 2008
A person can experience shortness of breath, heart palpitations and weakness and is at an increased risk of stroke. Treatment focuses on preventing stroke through the use of aspirin or other blood thinners and controlling symptoms with medications or invasive procedures. (Science Daily)
Sounding out heart problems automatically Jul 13, 2008
Healthcare workers can identify murmurs, palpitations, and other anomalies quickly and then carry out in-depth tests as appropriate. Now, Samit Ari and Goutam Saha of the Indian Institute of Technology in Kharagpur have developed an analytical method that can automatically classify a much wider range of heart sounds than is possible even by the most skilled stethoscope-wielding physician. (EurekAlert!)
Understanding Monoamine Oxidase Inh... Jul 4, 2008
Heart palpitations and/or chest pain. Nausea and vomiting. (Suite101.com)
Food pairings: Working for or against you? Jul 1, 2008
Mixing alcohol and energy drinks could lead to heart palpitations ... This unhealthy combo can cause heart palpitations and breathing difficulties. (CNN -- Health)
The butterfly effect Jun 29, 2008
The most important thing is to recognise that the problem exists since some of the symptoms and signs of thyroid dysfunction, such as sweating, increased heart rate or palpitations, feeling tired, reduced concentration or brain fog, appetite changes, anxiety, constipation,weight changes and heat intolerance, may occur quite commonly even in normal pregnant women. It is normal for the metabolic rate to be raised in pregnancy, so it is not unusual for people to suspect hyperthyroidism. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Care package not way to handle smelly problem Jun 22, 2008
However, when the interviewer turns to me and says, "Why don't you tell me about yourself," I break out in a cold sweat and get heart palpitations. I never know exactly what they want me to talk about. (Boston Globe)
5 sad days without Daddy! Jun 22, 2008
Papa obliges, but then claims heart palpitations as the children make him edgy. 10:50 p.m. I call Michael. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
/R E P E A T -- The Montreal Heart Institute presents the findings of an international research project on congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation/ Jun 19, 2008
Patients may experience this in the form of palpitations, shortness of breath or chest pain. This is the most common form of sustained arrhythmia. (Canada Newswire)
Heart Disease: Are You at Risk? Jun 15, 2008
Here you don t have major chest pain, you don t have shoulder pains, you may have a little palpitation, but you re not tired, you re not fatigued, and you re not dizzy. However, when you go in for a physical, the doctor finds that you have had a silent heart attack. (Fox News)
Graves’ Disease Jun 12, 2008
A 23-year-old woman presents with palpitations. Over the past 6 months, she has reported loose stools, a 10-lb (4. (New England Journal of Medicine)
GE Creates a Portable Life-Saver Jun 11, 2008
The MAC 400 wasn't completed without a few palpitations. Near the deadline, Hwang discovered the battery needed adjusting so it wouldn't be depleted while sitting on a distributor's shelf. (BusinessWeek)
Overscheduled teens down energy drinks, with some risk Jun 10, 2008
"Once consumed, caffeine is absorbed into the bloodstream, and distributed throughout the body, says Roland Griffiths, professor of behavioral biology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.He says caffeine increases urine output, opens lungs passages, and acts as a stimulant in the brain, giving us that feeling of wakefulness, or when we have had too much, the jitters.The general recommendation is that people limit caffeine to 400 mg a day or 300 mg for a pregnant woman or a woman... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
THE SUN: JJ In Intensive Care After Heart Surgery Jun 10, 2008
29 years after Ghanas bloodiest coup detats the architect of the insurrection ex-president JJ Rawlings was behind his desk writing yet another SPEECH for the anniversary celebration, when suddenly, a chronic heart condition seized him drawing bouts of sweat and severe palpitation, until a quick dash had to be made to the Cardiothoracic Centre at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Indeed just abut 10 days ago heart surgeons at the heart of the nations medical team issued a medical SAVE OUR... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
We're all to blame for staying mum on mental illness Jun 6, 2008
If, instead of hearing voices, Mr. Lall had been suffering heart palpitations, laboured breathing or other physical symptoms, do you think he would have hesitated for an instant before going to the emergency room or to a doctor. If he had broken a leg, would he have booked a few days off work in hopes that it would heal before anybody noticed. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Woman says her dog was mauled on beach Jun 5, 2008
The ordeal also took its toll on Saurman, who had to spend the night in the hospital with heart palpitations. Tim has been her companion since he was a pup and had endured a lot while fighting cancer. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Mitral Valve Repair Or Replacement Jun 4, 2008
Symptoms of mitral valve disease include: shortness of breath, palpitations, swollen ankles and rarely, stroke. If left untreated both mitral stenosis and mitral regurgitation place strain on the heart and can cause it to enlarge and eventually fail. (Suite101.com)
* EURO 2008: When the 'Grim Reaper' blows time Jun 2, 2008
During the 2006 World Cup, her team discovered, cardiac arrests and palpitations among men in the greater Munich area more than tripled compared with the same period over three preceding areas. Among women, the rate was double. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Test fears need early work May 31, 2008
Parents should watch for signs beforehand, such as headaches, nausea, heart palpitations, perspiration and worry. She said that to avoid anxiety, begin studying early, avoid cramming and develop good study habits. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Medication Shows Promise For Patients With Severe Chronic Constipation May 30, 2008
"We conducted electrocardiogram testing during the study and did not find heart rhythm issues, although two of the three patients who withdrew from the study did have symptoms, palpitations and dizziness that may have been attributable to an effect on the cardiovascular system.". Prucalopride is not yet approved for use in the United States or in any other country. (Science Daily)
Study Questions Amount of Caffiene in Energy Drinks May 29, 2008
The student suffered a stomach ache and heart palpitations. The next day, the principal asked parents to think twice about giving children the beverages. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Energy drinks linked to risky behavior among teenagers... May 28, 2008
In March, four middle school students in Broward County, Florida, went to the emergency room with heart palpitations and sweating after drinking the energy beverage Redline. In Tigard, Oregon, teachers this month sent parents e-mail alerting them that students who brought energy drinks to school were "literally drunk on a caffeine buzz or falling off a caffeine crash.". (The Drudge Report)
From Mountain Storm to Sea Angel II May 25, 2008
Whenever I visit Butte, familiar twinges in my stomach and palpitations in my chest always arise as I fly over the East Ridge at night and look down at the scattered lights of our "little" town cradled by the majestic mountains that surround it in every direction, and which is looked down upon silently, lovingly, by 'Our Lady' night after night as a mother would gaze upon her sleeping baby in its crib. When I land at the Bert Mooney airport and step off the plane, I lose my breath for a quick... (Montana Standard, MT)
Presentations From Recent Heart Rhythm Society Meeting Validate the Safety and Efficacy of Ablation Frontiers Technology in 230 Patients May 24, 2008
Symptoms may include palpitations, dizziness and shortness of breath. AF can present in different forms including paroxysmal, in which the abnormal rhythm starts and stops on its own, or permanent, which does not stop on its own and cannot be stopped with currently available medical treatments (drugs or cardioversion). (PR Newswire)
Kill it before it kills you May 24, 2008
fatigue * ngeneral discomfort * fever *weight loss *loss of appetite *shortness of breath, heart palpitations, paleness, weakness *frequent infections *sore throat *night sweats *headache, vomiting, vision problems *bone or joint pain *enlarged lymph nodes *abdominal discomfort or feeling of fullness. But having any of the above signs and symptoms, does not necessarily mean that a person has leukemia. (Deccan Herald)
Court Okays Nnamani's Bid For Medical Treatment Abroad May 24, 2008
The applicant in the affidavit in support of his application which had his medical report attached alleged that he was admitted at the National Hospital, Abuja and was treated for hyperlericemia and hypochloraemia which cause him chest pain, palpitation, dizziness, difficulty in sleeping and high blood pressure. Urging the court to refuse Nnamani's application, the EFCC in its counter affidavit argued that the applicant had presented nothing to show that he deserved medical treatment as he was... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
'Indiana Jones' and the CGI jungle May 22, 2008
When not dodging trees and palm fronds, the jeeps plow through enough vegetation to give an arborist heart palpitations. "The script calls for a virgin jungle, but there's not one we could safely run four vehicles through," said Helman. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Teen's death exposes riskof energy drinks, alcohol May 22, 2008
"It involves rapid heart rate, increased blood pressure, sweating, heart palpitations, those types of things," Lipshultz said. "There's this misconception that because it's natural, it's safe. And it's not.". (The Palm Beach Post)
ATHENA Clinical Results for Dronedarone (Multaq(R)) Highlighted at the World Cardiology Congress May 21, 2008
The most common symptoms of atrial fibrillation include palpitations (a rapid, irregular, "flopping" movement or pounding sensation in the chest or neck), shortness of breath, dizziness and feeling of heaviness, or constriction in the chest. The disorder may even be more common than diagnosed, as patients may experience atrial fibrillation episodes that either do not cause symptoms or are not documented during their visits to the doctor. (Canada Newswire)
End of an era: Workers reflect on historic mill's last days May 21, 2008
Anxiety and heart palpitations had seeped into her world of din and sawdust. As she pondered her uncertain future, she began quietly crying, quickly wiping away tears she didn't want anyone to see. (Missoulian, MT)
Douse that fire in your belly! May 18, 2008
If there is heartburn with sweating, pain which radiates to the arm or back, with palpitations or dizziness warrants immediate medical attention and an ECG to be done immediately, says consulting physician Dr Anil Ballani. Slowing down and eating more high-fibre foods could fight heartburn in another way. (India Times, India)
Treating Lyme disease: Mom says poor diagnoses extended son's pain May 18, 2008
The family was traveling out West in 2004, when Tucker began experiencing heart palpitations and flu-like symptoms. Upon returning to New Hampshire, he went through a series of tests and tested negative for Lyme, but subsequently continued to have more symptoms including severe nausea, headaches, joint pain and fatigue. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Migraine Medications May Cause 'Serotonin Syndrome' May 16, 2008
9 years, and the most common symptoms included tremor, stiffness, palpitations, high blood pressure and agitation, according to the study. Five people required hospitalization, and two cases were classified as "life-threatening." Four of the 11 cases cleared up within an hour of treatment. (MEDLINEplus)
People foods that can kill your pet May 13, 2008
This can lead to restlessness, heart palpitations and death, depending on how much the animal consumes. Grapes and raisinsGrapes and raisins can lead to kidney failure in dogs. (MSNBC -- Health)
Alcohol & Energy Drinks: A Hidden Danger May 6, 2008
"Palpitations, tremors, diarrhea, if it gets severe enough you can actually have abnormal heart rhythms."Research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine shows that out of 4,000 college students surveyed, students who drank a mix of alcohol and energy drinks were twice as likely to be hurt or injured, more than twice as likely to be taken advantage of sexually and twice as likely to ride with an intoxicated driver. "You wouldn't think you were that drunk because you were like, 'well, it's... (KSLA.com, LA)
Alcohol Abuse Inpatient Treatment May 4, 2008
People who go into detox are monitored by medical professionals through all of their withdrawal symptoms, including nausea, anxiety, insomnia, hallucinations, heart palpitations, tachycardia, hypertension, and violent seizures. may be used to treat some withdrawal symptoms, and nutrition is also used to aid in treatment. (Suite101.com)
Exercise Plus Psychological Counseling May Benefit Depressed Heart Failure Patients May 3, 2008
They are comfortable at rest but ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, palpitation, dyspnea or angina ... They are comfortable at rest but less than ordinary activity causes fatigue, palpitation, dyspnea or angina. (Science Daily)
Cardiac Screening Recommended for Kids Taking Stimulants for ADHD Apr 23, 2008
FDA data collected for the period 1999 through 2004 revealed that 19 children following an ADHD prescription regimen had died suddenly, while 26 experienced heart complications such as stroke, heart attack, and/or heart palpitations. Vetter noted that, in 2005, the Canadian equivalent of the FDA -- Health Canada -- decided to place a ban on Adderall, an amphetamine-based ADHD medication designed for kids over the age of 3. (MEDLINEplus)
New Atrial Fibrillation Surgery Improves Results Apr 23, 2008
More than 2 million people in the United States have atrial fibrillation, which can cause fatigue, shortness of breath, heart palpitations and stroke. Medications can control the abnormal heart rhythms in some patients, as well as the risk of clotting, but only surgery can cure the disorder. (MEDLINEplus)
New Guidelines Urge Heart Tests Before Kids Apr 22, 2008
A child diagnosed with ADHD should get a thorough heart checkup, including: Patient and family history, with special attention to palpitations, fainting or recent difficulties during exercise ... In an exam following an ADHD diagnosis, the statement says, doctors should take a detailed patient and family history looking for, among other things, any episodes of fainting or dizziness, heart palpitations or murmurs or unexplained change in ability to exercise. (Wall Street Journal)
Chapter 24: Dom loses one Apr 22, 2008
"We were playing cards, and Bernie started having heart palpitations," Johnny said. "We called the paramedics as a precaution," Softer said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Kids Need Heart Exams Before Taking ADHD Drugs Apr 22, 2008
The group said U.S. Food and Drug Association data showed that between 1999 and 2004, 19 children taking ADHD drugs died suddenly and 26 children had cardiovascular events such as strokes, cardiac arrests and heart palpitations. Millions of U.S. children are taking ADHD drugs. (Newsmax)
How an old man's DNA could save your life Apr 20, 2008
Suffering heart palpitations and breathlessness, she was admitted to hospital, where tests revealed that she had car-diomyopathy, a heart disorder renowned for its ability to stalk down the generations in afflicted families. Getting that diagnosis was like the end of my world, said Smith. (Times Online)
Recovery After Heart Surgery Apr 19, 2008
Rapid heart palpitations. Redness or increasing wound pain, especially in the chest incision. (Suite101.com)
Acupuncture relieves hot flushes in breast cancer patients taking tamoxifen Apr 18, 2008
Other menopausal symptoms were also measured over the same periods using a quality of life index the Kupperman Index that incorporates symptoms such as hot flushes, sweating, sleep problems, depression, dizziness, palpitations, joint pain, headache, vaginal dryness etc. Both the acupuncture and the sham acupuncture were given twice a week for the first five weeks and then once a week for the next five weeks. (EurekAlert!)
Time for some mental spring cleaning Apr 17, 2008
Evaporatus can cause chills, fever, sleeplessness, depression, hallucinations, constipation, heart palpitations, paranoia, or megalomania. And then they end with please ask your doctor to prescribe evaporatus. (Burlington Union, MA)
'American Idol' Contender David Cook's Brother, Who Is Battling Cancer, Will Attend Show This Week Apr 15, 2008
David was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital on April 1 after experiencing heart palpitations and high blood pressure. At the time, an unnamed "Idol" executive reportedly told TMZ that the singer had been under extra stress that week because his brother had suffered a setback in his battle against cancer. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Drug Side Effects Can Be Funny, Scary Apr 12, 2008
Then comes a long list of side effects that includes itching, vertigo, dizziness, tingling in extremities, loss of balance or coordination, profuse sweating, slurred speech, temporary blindness, heart palpitations and a warning, "Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball.". Why The Warnings. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Chapter 13: Leaky buckets, strange perfume Apr 12, 2008
Troutman was having heart palpitations just looking at Thrasher, who had put him through a six-hour deposition in the Moulds case and was now undoubtedly advertising his services by his presence here to every other malcontent in Shady Palms, which was no trivial number. "If I find that you are responsible in any way for undermining the board by introducing that, that ... predator into our community, I'll ...". (The Palm Beach Post)
Students, parents get lessonin latest drug-use trends Apr 11, 2008
Popular energy drinks also can also cause serious medical problems, such as heart palpitations or heart attacks, Gimbel said. Many contain herbal supplements, which aren't regulated by the federal government, that can act like drugs or stimulants. (Columbia Flier, MD)
15 Million Americans Suffer From Social Anxiety Disorder Apr 11, 2008
The disorder also has physical symptoms, including heart palpitations, feelings that their throat will close up, sweating, blushing, faintness, trembling and stammering, Ross said. In the survey, pollsters questioned 578 people with anxiety, 276 people with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and 287 people with social anxiety disorder. (MEDLINEplus)
My daughters are fine, but I'll never be the same Apr 10, 2008
In the year after my older daughter's recovery, I developed insomnia and palpitations and a kind of continuous panic attack that kept me from sleep and pretty much every other meaningful activity. My friends didn't understand. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
The Dietitian Magician: Ten red hot reasons to not exercise Apr 9, 2008
For unknown reasons, nicotine can lead to Graves disease, an overactive thyroid resulting in bulging eyes, heart palpitations, sweating, weight loss and heat intolerance. Excuse No. 7: Favorite piece of exercise equipment not available. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Surgeons announce advance in atrial fibrillation surgery Apr 8, 2008
AF can cause fatigue, shortness of breath, exercise intolerance, heart palpitations and stroke. The area of the heart near the pulmonary veins is a common source of the irregular electrical impulses that can cause AF. Without the box lesion, in some patients this area could still support electrical signals that disrupt the regular contractions of the heart's upper chambers. (EurekAlert!)
Heels stunned Apr 6, 2008
The Jayhawks started going inside again, and soon everything was a lob-dunk or a layup, and soon it was Kansas breezing again, as if all those palpitations had never happened. The Jayhawks would win by 18 and wound up making 53. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Around the block again for New Kids, fans Apr 5, 2008
They're financial analysts, lawyers, and guidance counselors now, but when the news of a New Kids on the Block reunion tour broke, it all came back: the breathlessness, the palpitations, the need to wait in line and empty their piggybanks to buy tickets. Of course, the New Kids - Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, Jonathan Knight, and Danny Wood - aren't exactly "kids" anymore, either. (Boston Globe)
'Idol' Contestant David Cook Rushed to Hospital Apr 5, 2008
Idol' Contestant David Cook Rushed to Hospital By: WENN Friday, April 4, 2008 10:31 PM CDT American Idol frontrunner David Cook was rushed to the hospital after suffering heart palpitations throughout his performance on the hit show on Tuesday night. The singer was treated for high blood pressure before returning to the contestants' apartments where he is now "doing fine," according to reports on TMZ.com. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
High blood pressure sends David Cook to hospital after ’Idol’ Apr 4, 2008
LOS ANGELES A producer for American Idol says contestant David Cook went to the hospital because of heart palpitations after appearing on the show. Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe said Wednesday that the 25-year-old from Oklahoma had heart palpitations and high blood pressure near the end of Tuesday night s show. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Stuart lab sues over state raid of sex pills Apr 4, 2008
In the FDA complaints, Aspire36-related symptoms included faintness, back and head pain, heart palpitations and, in one instance, hallucinations. After voluntarily pulling the Aspire36, Palo Alto Labs started selling another sex enhancement pill: Aspire36 Plus. (The Palm Beach Post)
'American Idol' contestant hospitalised Apr 3, 2008
A top American Idol contestant was taken to an LA hospital after Tuesday night's show suffering from heart palpitations and high blood pressure, the show's producers have confirmed ... American Idol spokesperson Nigel Lithgow said in an interview that Cook had "high blood pressure and and heart palpitations. He went to Cedars Sinai [hospital] where he saw a private doctor. "He was given medication to lower his blood pressure and he returned to the hotel shortly afterwards. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
"American Idol" Says Bye Bye To Malubay Apr 3, 2008
Cook, 25, said that his trip to the hospital after suffering palpitations was much ado about nothing. "The whole thing kind of got blown out of proportion," he told Seacrest on the show. (CBS News)
One more cut from 'Idol' Apr 3, 2008
Fan favorite David Cook was back for the results show after having heart palpitations and high blood pressure near the end of Tuesday's sing-off. The 25-year-old Missouri native who was subsequently treated at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center told host Ryan Seacrest that the "whole thing kind of got blown out of proportion. ... I have high blood pressure, and it spiked.". (Syracuse.com)
Rare Heart Condition Affects Pregnant Women Apr 3, 2008
I was having palpitations; I could feel my heart flopping around. And, my last symptom--the one that brought me into the hospital--was I was losing my vision, she said. (WOKR13 Rochester)
