

#320 Palpitations with Dr. Joshua Cooper
Feb 7, 2022
Dr. Joshua Cooper, director of cardiac electrophysiology at Temple University Hospital, talks about palpitations, emphasizing the importance of properly characterizing them and recognizing red flag symptoms. They discuss the diagnosis of palpitations in young patients, the danger of prematurely diagnosing anxiety, and the importance of recognizing abnormal P-waves. They also touch on the workup for tachycardia and the need to validate patients' symptoms and refer to specialists.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Book recommendations, understanding patient perspective, and career advice
04:25 • 10min
The Importance of Therapy and Debunking Stigma
14:04 • 3min
Diagnosis of Palpitations in Young Patients
17:02 • 17min
Undiagnosed Ectopic Atrial Tachycardia and the Importance of Recognizing Abnormal P-Waves
33:55 • 5min
Sponsor Ads for Imperfect Foods and Indeed
39:23 • 3min
Workup for Tachycardia
42:29 • 26min
Validating Patients' Symptoms and Referring to Specialists
01:08:16 • 28min