Synapse: The Australian GP Studycast

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Palpitations in General Practice- Ventricular Ectopics

Palpitations in General Practice- Ventricular Ectopics14 jun20 min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the clinical assessment and management of palpitations, one of the most common presentations in general practice. Palpitations account for roughly 16% of general practice visits and are the second most common presentation to cardiologists right after chest pain. While they are often benign, they can sometimes signal a life-threatening arrhythmia. A major focus of this episode is the danger of premature psychological diagnoses. Did you know that 5...