trigger factors

Last reviewed 01/2018

Trigger factors:

  • caffeine
  • chocolate, cheese
  • sympathomimetic drugs eg used in treatment of asthma
  • vasodilators eg nifedipine
  • gastro-oesophageal reflux
  • heavy meals
  • nicotine eg ciggarettes

Conditions that may predispose to palpitations:

  • anxiety
  • pregnancy
  • pyrexia