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Any heart that is healthy beats in a regular rhythm. The lower and upper chambers will beat in a consistent yet synchronized pattern that can be discerned with the naked ear. Each time your heart beats, there is a pause which if followed by another beat and so on. People who suffer from bigeminy are missing the correct pause following each beat. Bigeminy causes the beat to arrive more quickly than it should, essentially, a specific pattern of short and long beats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every double set of beats is called a twin. If the early beats originate from the lower chambers of the heart, they are called premature ventricular contractions. When the early beats originate from the upper chambers of the heart, they are called premature atrial contractions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The right side of your heart is tasked with exchanging the carbon dioxide in your lungs for oxygen, and the left is tasked with moving that blood through the rest of your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. High Blood Pressure <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The amount of force that your blood puts on the walls of your arteries is called blood pressure<\/a>. If your blood pressure gets too high or remains high for an extended period of time, it can result in several health complications. If left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to various ailments such as stroke, heart failure, bigeminy and more. Your heart is tasked with pumping blood that is rich in oxygen to the cells and muscles of your body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In those suffering from high blood pressure, the walls are under a high amount of constant force. The majority of people who have moderately high blood pressure may not exhibit any symptoms. Though high blood pressure is a common cause of bigeminy, not every person who suffers from bigeminy will have high blood pressure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hypertension is caused by high blood pressure and bigeminy is often misdiagnosed as hypertension due to the way they both affect the heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Disease <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are several conditions that can cause bigeminy to develop. Conditions such as coronary artery disease are one of the prime causes, while thyroid disease follows in a close second. Cardiomyopathy <\/a>is also another common cause of bigeminy in many patients. Coronary artery disease causes a thick buildup of plaque in the arteries which results in a blockage of your normal blood flow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can cause bigeminy to develop since the blockage disrupts the rhythm and efficiency of your heart functions. Cardiomyopathy is another disease of the heart that disrupts the way it pumps blood. Cardiomyopathy causes your heart to become thickened or enlarged which can trigger the development of bigeminy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your thyroid regulates most of the hormones in your body, when this process is disturbed it can lead to a myriad of illnesses or complications. Thyroid disease disrupts several of your systems which can further trigger the development of bigeminy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Caffeine & Tobacco<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Smoking has a wide range of health dangers that most people are aware of. Tobacco <\/a>puts you at risk of developing lung cancer and other cancers of the mouth. It can trigger several types of oral and periodontal diseases, age your skin and even affect your heart. Along with increasing your chances of developing heart disease, hypertension, and high blood pressure. Smoking cigarettes, vape, pipes or even doing chew can also cause bigeminy to develop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caffeine is a staple for most adults and even many teenagers. Caffeine has the power to boost your energy levels throughout the day and even may increase your weight loss results. You can find caffeine in many forms starting at its purer, a cup of joe all the way to diet supplements that contain caffeine. Too much of the energizing additive will do more than just keep you awake, it can cause various heart problems such as hypertension or even bigeminy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Stress & Anxiety <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stress and anxiety <\/a>are two common emotions that we must face on a daily basis. Both are healthy in small doses but once stress or anxiety reaches a higher level it can be harmful to your health. Both emotions cause your blood pressure to spike which places extra pressure on the heart and your entire cardiovascular system. Chronic stress can lead to various health issues that can trigger the development of bigeminy or even heart disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular amounts of anxiety can help you avoid places, actions, or situations that may not be good for you. However, chronic anxiety can lead to mental disorders and health disorders including bigeminy. Over 45 million people in the US alone suffer from chronic stress and uncontrolled anxiety.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At least half of that number is likely suffering from various heart-related conditions such as bigeminy, heart disease, hypertension or others. Control your stress response is one way to manage bigeminy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Medications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most prescription medications <\/a>do more than target the ailment for which they were prescribed. Several medications that are helpful in treating other conditions can have a negative effect on the heart and the cardiovascular system. There have been studies that show certain medications may even cause the development of bigeminy or exacerbate the bigeminy that is already present in an individual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Herbal and natural supplements may also affect the body in ways that are not always predictable Some herbal supplements that are used to help control blood pressure and anxiety have also been noted to trigger bigeminy in some people. Aside from medications, there are instances where black market drugs and illicit substances have caused bigeminy.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Substances that increase the heart rate such as codeine, methamphetamines, amphetamines, cocaine, heroin and the like can cause bigeminy to develop among other harmful complications. The severity of bigeminy will vary from person to person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Physical Activity <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Staying active is an important part of taking care of your health, but in some people being too active can actually cause harm. One of the more common causes of bigeminy is physical activity. The level of activity depends on the person, in some cases jogging can cause bigeminy while in others bigeminy <\/a>won’t develop until they participate in extreme levels of activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no way to know in advance how much or how little activity will trigger bigeminy, but in most cases, it is tied to the overall health of the person and their cardiovascular system. People who suffer from cardiovascular conditions or syndromes should be careful when it comes to physical activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, pushing the heart too far can cause bigeminy to develop when it may not have been in evidence previously. Physical activity can be in the form of manual labor, sports, play or any other recreational activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Infection <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you think of infections it may not occur to you that they can affect your heart and cause bigeminy to develop. Infections<\/a> of the cardiovascular system or the blood are in fact one of the most common causes of bigeminy to date. Anytime a foreign body enters your body it can cause harm. This can be through the skin, mouth, or even through the air. These dangerous organisms such as bacteria, viruses or fungus can sometimes reach your heart and trigger the development of bigeminy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The type of agent will determine how it attacks your body, the level of damage it will cause, and if it will trigger bigeminy. Some infections can be reversed leaving you free from the symptoms of bigeminy, while others may be more complicated to treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your immune system is your best defense against infections, but sometimes your immune system may work against you and trigger some of the very side effects you may wish to prevent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Electrolyte Deficiency <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Magnesium is an essential nutrient your body needs in order to function properly. In order to maintain the right amount of potassium in your bloodstream, you need this essential electrolyte<\/a>. If you have a magnesium deficiency, it is considered hypomagnesemia. According to medical science, a deficiency occurs when there are fewer than 1.8 milligrams of this electrolyte per deciliter of blood in your system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, having an electrolyte deficiency won\u2019t result in negative side effects. However, if it is left untreated it can cause bigeminy to develop. Common signs of electrolyte deficiency are twitching of the muscles, lightheadedness or tingling in the extremities.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Untreated hypomagnesemia can result in a range of health problems such as hypokalemia and bigeminy. Hypomagnesemia will also reduce the amount of potassium and calcium in the blood. Your body can become electrolyte deficient due to vomiting, medication, illness or any number of other reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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