Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Specialized Care Centers and Settings-II01:30

Specialized Care Centers and Settings-II

1.3K
Rural Health Centers
Rural health centers are specialized care facilities in remote locations with very few medical personnel. The primary care providers who run the centers are mostly Registered Nurse Practitioners. Here, emergency treatment is provided to critically ill or injured patients before they are transferred to the closest hospital. Fortunately, due to advancement in technology, many rural healthcare facilities and professionals have easy access to diagnostic and treatment...
1.3K
Specialized Care Centers and Settings-I01:30

Specialized Care Centers and Settings-I

1.5K
Specialized care settings or centers are situated in convenient locations within the community and offer care to a specific group or population. They consist of daycare facilities, mental health facilities, rural health facilities, educational institutions, industries, shelters for the homeless, and rehabilitation facilities.
Daycare centers
They provide several functions. Some facilities care for healthy newborns and children whose parents work, while others are medically focused and care for...
1.5K
Interdisciplinary Care: The Health Care Team-I01:21

Interdisciplinary Care: The Health Care Team-I

2.8K
An interdisciplinary team includes many healthcare professionals working together and utilizing their skills, knowledge, and expertise to provide holistic and quality patient care.
Physicians
The physician's primary responsibility is to diagnose illness and direct the medical or surgical treatment of the condition. The authority to admit patients to a healthcare agency or institution and practice care within that setting is granted to physicians by the healthcare agency or institution...
2.8K
Interdisciplinary Care: The Health Care Team-II01:18

Interdisciplinary Care: The Health Care Team-II

2.3K
An interdisciplinary team includes many healthcare professionals working together and utilizing their skills, knowledge, and expertise to provide holistic and quality patient care. Here are a few more healthcare professionals.
Physical Therapist
A physical therapist (PT) aims to restore function or prevent additional impairment in a patient following an injury or disease. Massage, heat, cold, water, sonar waves, exercises, and electrical stimulation are some treatments used by PTs to treat...
2.3K
Continuing Care01:25

Continuing Care

2.0K
Continuing care describes the variety of health, personal, and social services provided over a prolonged period. The need for continuing care is increasing because people are living longer. Many people do not have families or others to care for them. Continuing care is mainly for patients who are disabled, functionally dependent, or suffering from a terminal disease. It is available within institutional settings or in homes. Examples include nursing centers or facilities, assisted living,...
2.0K
Standards of Care I01:22

Standards of Care I

1.2K
Federal statutes profoundly impact nursing practice, providing critical guidelines to ensure patient care is equitable, accessible, and of the highest quality. The following laws address distinct aspects of healthcare provision and patient rights:
1.2K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Health Plan-Based Atherosclerosis Imaging for Members with Diabetics: Utilization and Impact on Subsequent Episodes of Care.

JACC. Advances·2026
Same author

In-Hospital Mortality in Hemorrhagic Myocardial Infarction.

NEJM evidence·2025
Same author

Reperfused Myocardial Infarction: The Road to CCS Classification of Acute MI and Beyond.

JACC. Advances·2025
Same author

Sex and race disparities in emergency department patients with chest pain and a detectable or mildly elevated troponin.

American heart journal plus : cardiology research and practice·2025
Same author

Cannabis use and heart transplant listing: A survey of clinician practices.

PloS one·2024
Same author

Stress CMR Perfusion Imaging in the Medicare-Eligible Population: Insights From the SPINS Study.

JACC. Cardiovascular imaging·2024
Same journal

For Post-stent Patients With Atherosclerotic Coronary Vascular Disease Who Are Taking an Anticoagulant, Adding Aspirin Worsens Outcomes.

American family physician·2026
Same journal

Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy.

American family physician·2026
Same journal

Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: Diagnosis and Management.

American family physician·2026
Same journal

Aerobic Exercise Is the Better Exercise Modality for Knee Osteoarthritis.

American family physician·2026
Same journal

Overscreening Leads to Overdiagnosis of MASLD.

American family physician·2026
Same journal

Type 2 Diabetes: Outpatient Insulin Management.

American family physician·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 14, 2026

Author Spotlight: Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Comprehensive Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta
07:12

Author Spotlight: Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Comprehensive Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta

Published on: September 8, 2023

4.4K

Palpitations: Evaluation in the Primary Care Setting.

Randell K Wexler1, Adam Pleister1, Subha V Raman1

  • 1The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA.

American Family Physician
|February 13, 2018
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Palpitations can stem from heart issues, medications, or substance use. Identifying cardiac causes is crucial due to the risk of sudden death, guiding appropriate diagnostic evaluation.

More Related Videos

Evaluating Primary Blast Effects In Vitro
10:51

Evaluating Primary Blast Effects In Vitro

Published on: September 18, 2017

8.4K
A Protocol to Set Up Needle-Free Connector with Positive Displacement on Central Venous Catheter in Intensive Care Unit
09:57

A Protocol to Set Up Needle-Free Connector with Positive Displacement on Central Venous Catheter in Intensive Care Unit

Published on: July 13, 2019

13.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 14, 2026

Author Spotlight: Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Comprehensive Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta
07:12

Author Spotlight: Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Comprehensive Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta

Published on: September 8, 2023

4.4K
Evaluating Primary Blast Effects In Vitro
10:51

Evaluating Primary Blast Effects In Vitro

Published on: September 18, 2017

8.4K
A Protocol to Set Up Needle-Free Connector with Positive Displacement on Central Venous Catheter in Intensive Care Unit
09:57

A Protocol to Set Up Needle-Free Connector with Positive Displacement on Central Venous Catheter in Intensive Care Unit

Published on: July 13, 2019

13.8K

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Primary Care Medicine

Background:

  • Palpitations are a frequent complaint in primary care.
  • Cardiac etiologies are the most serious concern.
  • Noncardiac causes include psychiatric conditions, medications, and substance use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To differentiate cardiac from noncardiac causes of palpitations.
  • To identify risk factors for cardiac etiologies.
  • To guide diagnostic evaluation for palpitations.

Main Methods:

  • Thorough patient history and physical examination.
  • Targeted diagnostic testing based on clinical suspicion.
  • Risk stratification for cardiac causes.

Main Results:

  • Certain factors increase the risk of cardiac causes: history of cardiovascular disease, palpitations at work, or sleep disturbances.
  • Cardiac symptoms, family history of arrhythmias, or abnormal initial findings warrant further cardiac investigation.
  • Ischemic symptoms suggest coronary heart disease; exertional symptoms with signs of heart failure require further assessment.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic approach combining history, physical exam, and targeted testing is essential for diagnosing palpitations.
  • Early identification of cardiac causes is vital to prevent sudden cardiac death.
  • Risk stratification helps prioritize diagnostic workups for patients with palpitations.