Overview
Heart palpitations (feeling your heart race, flutter, or pound) can occur in pericardial mesothelioma or as a result of anemia in any mesothelioma type. They may feel like skipped beats or rapid heartbeat.
Mesothelioma Types Associated With Heart Palpitations
- Pericardial mesothelioma
- All types (if anemia present)
What Causes Heart Palpitations in Mesothelioma?
When to See a Doctor
Seek medical attention if you have a history of asbestos exposure and experience:
- Palpitations lasting more than a few seconds
- Palpitations with dizziness
- Palpitations with chest pain
- Frequent episodes
Connection to Asbestos Exposure
Heart Palpitations in the context of mesothelioma is directly linked to prior asbestos exposure. The latency period between asbestos exposure and symptom development averages 20-50 years. If you worked in industries with asbestos exposure (such as construction, shipbuilding, automotive repair, or military service) and experience heart palpitations, inform your doctor about your exposure history.
Early detection of mesothelioma significantly improves treatment options and outcomes. Patients diagnosed at earlier stages have access to surgical options and multimodal treatments that can extend survival.
Concerned About Your Symptoms?
If you have a history of asbestos exposure and are experiencing heart palpitations or other symptoms, early evaluation is important.
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