Palpitations and the vagus nerve 

I can’t believe so many Doctors have not made this connection. I have gone to my primary, Gastroenterologist and cardiologist and they look at me as if I’m crazy. Two of them have been in practice at least 25 years. It has been a frustrating journey. Thank goodness for Doctors like you, Dr Gupta!

I wish all doctors could talk to their patients like this

Who’s watching this video in 2020? God Bless Dr. Gupta

First cardiologist that realizes that the vagus nerve can cause skipped heart beats. This guy is brilliant. Have has vagus caused problems for years. Gas in stomach makes my heart skip beats or cause palpitations.

I LOVEEEEE THIS DOCTOR he’s an Angel walking in this Earth trying to help people like us with PVCs or other arrhythmias, heart deseases, etc ... THANK YOU, thank youuuu for your help doctor... May GOD BLESS YOU❣️❣️❣️❣️

I went through this when I left my abusive ex husband. I didn’t know what was going on with me, tight neck, shoulders hair falling out rashes, nose bleeds, bloated stomach, I also had a heart scan as I was having ectopic beats. My nerves were shot and I was living in fear. No one is worth your health when you get to this point your with the wrong person.

I'm a DO and i work in epidemiology reserch, but i wanted to tell you that I really respect you! You're a great Doc!

I have health anxiety, so my PVCs really scared me, which obviously made them worse.. I noticed them more when I am stressed, worried or anxious. Had echocardiogram and stress test, all came back completely normal. My PVCs didn't occur during this test. I fast every morning for4 hours, and have a black coffee and water during my fast. My PVCs only begin once I begin eating. And then subside after an hour or so after I finish eating. I also notice in the evening after my dinner if I drink water it will speed my heart rate while I am drinking, then slow down..this used to freak me TFO.. but after watching this I am almost completely at peace.. thanks mate.

A short book on this would help so many people! Thank you.

I knew it!! For years now I swear that when I have stomach issues I have more skipped fluttery heart beats. I knew there was a connection! Thank you so much doctor for this explanation!

If I ever get heart problems. I’m going to have to move to York... you’re such a nice Cardiac consultant. X😊👏💐🙏🏼🤗

I’ve only asked a half a dozen physicians about this phenomenon and none seemed to know anything! So you’re quite brilliant not only to know this but to explain this in layman’s terms! And I want to thank you so very much for pointing me in the right direction to getting answers for my palpitations!

I LOVE this guy!!! He's SO smart and teaches so well!

When I was about 20 I started experiencing pac's and pvc's, which were completely foreign to me and I thought I was going to die, which gave me a massive anxiety and panic disorder which made them MUCH worse. It was really horrible. Lesson learned: Don't be afraid to just go to a good doctor. I was convinced that if I did, they would discover some awful problem with my heart. It would have done me a lot of good and saved several years of completely wasted opportunities if I had known what these things are, and that the vast majority of the time they are nothing to be worried about.

Thank you- stimulate nerve by deep breathing 6 secs in & 6 secs out. "You should certainly safeguard your nerves, and force yourself to take time, and not only for prayer and meditation, but for real rest and relaxation." ~ Baha'i Faith

Thank you so much. Finally, someone who knows what they are talking about.

You are the best cardiologist ever. Never have i ever received an explanation for any heart related problems i tell my cardiologist. Thank you so much for taking time to do this for us❤

Had my heart transplant 26 years ago and I wish I could have learned some of this before. It is all so in depth and interwoven. Thank you for this explanation.

You are enlightening a dark and perplexing and lonely fearful place for many people . Questions clearly answered that I'm sure many patients have been suffering anxiety over for a long time. Thankyou so very much 🙂

You have helped me more than you will ever know. Late 2018 I began to experience debilitating Vertigo. Following the on start of Vertigo, I began to have panic which caused palpitations. Prior to the Vertigo, I was experiencing chronic problems with upper respiratory. My ears have always been a focal point in my life. Naturally, my GP wanted to rule out mini strokes. I forced myself to go to GP during the tail end of a Vertigo attack. I had noticed my heart was extremely irritated and racing. My doctor suspected Ventricular Tachycardia. The monitor proved his concern valid. I went through the cardio testing. My heart structure not impaired. However I was placed on Beta Blocker. At this stage, I began to think about the Central Nervous System and watch your videos religiously. In September of 2019, I found an ENT who had me tested for allergies. I am severely allergic to just about every indoor/outdoor allergen. I was also tested for Immunoglobulin. My IGG2 very low and IGG4 boarder line. I decided to stimulate Vegas Nerve and do lymphatic drainage. For the last three months, I have not had an arrhythmia and no longer take Beta Blocker. I also receive two allergy shots per week and take s number of meds to relieve my symptoms. I haven't had the Vertigo. However, I do experience dizziness and postural BP. In both cases, I can manage problems. I thank you for activating a mindfulness that my heart rate could be stabilized. You have a very calming voice.

Finally, an excellent explanation that I never got from my cardiologist!

I love the way you have explained this ...I've had palpitations all my life and extreme anxiety

O my God ..you explain so well that we can understand comlex issues easily...thanks!! You are a good teacher

Doctor, your clarity in describing these physiological functions of the heart and the vagus nerve is amazing. I only just hope you have had your talent for clear explanation recognized. You need to be in the lecture theatre with medical students explaining things the way you do. They will then all go forward and pass their exams. Brilliant explanation, which has enlightened me a lot. Thank you.

IT'S SO NICE to see a real Doc. Giving great advice away bc i think I am having issues in this area.. and I am glad I can get some real info without getting charged $8773 for an office visit.. seeing him give them tips made my day. Thanks.

your videos are excellent...I.was admitted to A&E yesterday, sudden onset of SOB, chest pain , irregular tachy, palpitations, BP 220/120 (I have known hypertension and am currently being treated with losartan and diltiazem) ...ECG normal, bloods normal ...asked consultant if it could be gastric related, he said no, I told him I had been having a bloated stomach , flutterings for the past week or so....I am a nurse, was at work when this happened, he told me it was likely the stress of my job....so tired of hearing this , yes , this job is stressful but I've been doing it for a long time! they did not do a chest x-ray...I suspect it could be related to various other conditions such vagus stimulation, hiatus hernia, etc etc but was firmly told no ....thank you for your research and for listening to your patients!

Thank you so much! I wish more doctors spoke to their parents as kindly and as plainly as you...

Thank you so much! Easy to understand and deals with my situation. Racing heart and I told my Cardiologist that I thought that it was positional. He said don’t worry about it ( easy for him to say). Now I am at 8,200 ft. elevation and I think that the elevation is bringing on more episodes and more ocular migraines. I have learned how to try to stop the racing once it starts with ice and holding my nose and blowing. Thank you for all of your videos which help educate us and bring peace to us that have to deal with this.

Thanks so much, for months I've been trying to find a clear explanation (I'm a competitive runner and have been told I have a 'high vagal tone' leading to intermittent AF; 40bpm or lower at night) Now awaiting ablation... Once again many thanks for your time in putting together these videos and for your clarity - they do make a difference!

I really appreciate how didicated you are in sharing ,helping people .God Bless you .

Wow this is good stuff...I always wanted an explanation like this from my doctors and would never get one. This video answers a lot of questions I had regarding how GERD can cause PVCs...I thank you a lot for this video as I'm sure other people have too. Your are certainly making life easier for a lot of people including me. To top it all off you have a talent for explaining things too. I'm glad there are doctors like you around who don't mind teaching us things that otherwise take many years to learn.

What an intelligent man who is sharing knowledge most Drs here have no clue about. Imagine how many lives this man has saved.

Gupta is amazing! I’ve got a mitral valve prolapse and his videos explain everything in layman’s terms.

Drs will never tell us this information, God bless you to share this very important information 🙏

Very informative!! All doctors should be like you!! Not only are you articulate, but you don't rush through the explanations. AND. You also give a lot of essential information, too!! 💖💖

Thank you for taking your time to make these videos. It seems most doctors don't have the time or desire to inform their patients. They are so invaluable. The explanations and advice gives us the opportunity to understand and participate in our own heart health.

Wow, I have more answers from this video than many visits to many many heart doctors. Thank you so much for posting this!

Best short overview I've ever seen on the subject. Wish I had seen it years earlier. If any visitors have atrial fibrillation, please consider rebounding (bouncing on a small trampoline) and the Milner Acetylcholine Protocol (MAP) to get the parasympathetic nervous system to respond properly.

Your calm explanation and the way you advise people Make my anxiety reduced,. I have been with anxiety and it makes me to have fast heart rate,,,I came across your video last time I follow your instructions on how to lower blood pressure ,,, unlike other doctors, they will increase your anxiety ,,I thank you so much and many people are talking about your kind way of advising people and making people less afraid of doctors,,God bless you doctor

I was just about to search and comment for this type of content on your page after finding out I have diabetic nerve damage and gastroparesis. Fair play to you!!! Thanks so much!!!!

Thank you for all your videos. Instructions are a good thing, but instructions combined with the what, why and background information, given at a laypersons level is by far more useful. Keep up the great work Doctor.

Thank you. Some of it was a bit over my head but I did learn a lot. I'll listen a few times to make sure I understand it correctly. My heart has been beating hard so I need to learn to regulate it back to a normal rhythm. I've also been studying and practicing vagus nerve stimulation to help with anxiety. Thank you Dr for this video on this subject. Much appreciate 🙏🏻😘🥰

I have had to educate my doctors about the vagus nerve and palpitations over my whole life. Finally I learned some helpful things I didn't know and confirmed things I've learned from my own body. Brilliant Sanjay . Gupta! Thank you!

sir, I am 41. an alcoholic and suffer from panic disorder, I have tachycardia and both pvc and pac. you have described this to me in a way I can understand and I cant thank you enough. this video is top quality and I am greatful for you sharing this knowledge with us.

This is sooo helpful. I’ve blacked out many times and it’s terrifying to say the least. I’ve had two ablations, a watchman put in my heart as well as a link monitor. But this is the first time I have heard someone say that overeating can trigger heart arrhythmia, and that confirms what I’ve felt that for a long time. This video has been very helpful. Thanks sooo much.

Explained a difficult concept like a boss

I think you’re amazing. You’ve really helped me have some comfort when I’ve had some scary symptoms. I was diagnosed with pots in RCHL pre COVID time in 2020. my whole system appears to be affected ever since my c section, this appeared to be my trigger. I am slowly seeing the connections also to the stomach and your videos have helped me understand things a lot better. I will be booking my appointment to see you as soon as I’m able. Many thanks Elaine

Thanks Dr. for explaining what I had experiencing these episode

I wish all Drs were like you what a great man 💜

Thank you sooo much. You have a great way of explaining things in a very simplistic way.

You are soooo competent. You are a blessing for me and so many other peoples in need. Poor us for the doctors we have. God bless you!

Thank you for your life changing (for me) videos. You're a blessing.

You are a God send. Thank you so much for all your information. Only one doctor in my long life briefly mentioned the possibility of an overactive vagus nerve. But, she never pursued that idea. I never forgot it. Now I'm going to go looking for a doctor here in my city who knows about this.

Wow, you explain things in a way that I can begin to understand! Thank you.

I also have gastro issues (hiatal hernia) and you are the first doctor that I have seen that addresses and connects those two issues. My gastro has not and neither has my cardiologist. Thank you for these videos and bringing intelligent, well researched information to us.

I have had terrible dietary habits for almost a decade. Suddenly I started feeling episodic shocks/thuds in the breathing. These would be triggered by 1) spicy food 2) large meals 3) crouched posture 4) stress ... Upon visiting s cardiologist, I discovered I've also been suffering from HCM and his entire focus went that way. However, I'm convinced today that the weakened performance of the vagus nerve is the core cause behind my increased heart rate, belching, and episodic (terrifying) attacks of heartbeat skip/fluttering. Thank You for this video. I completely understand the science behind this. Could you please help us understand how we can enhance the performance of the vagus nerve?

Thank you so much for the informative videos. We need doctors such as yourself to encourage self care and inspiration in these stressful times. You are so kind making time to release the videos which are much needed.Thanks once again.

Thank you very much for this great video. It is very clear, it helped me a lot. Thank you again, Dr, Gupta. We need more doctors like you, God bless you.

Brilliantly and simply explained. Thank you.

YES, THIS IS THE BEST EXPLANATION I'VE HEARD. THANK YOU DR. GUPTA. THIS EXPLAINS WHY MY HEART FLUTTERS WHEN I LEAN BACK IN A SEMI RECLINING CHAIR. IT IS BECAUSE MY STOMACH IS PUTTING PRESSURE ON THE VAGUS NERVE CAUSING A LOWER HEART RATE THUS ALLOWING FLUTTER SYMPTOMS TO OCCUR. NOT A DOCTOR HERE BUT THIS IS WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO ME. SIMILARILY WHEN I LIE DOWN ON MY STOMACH THE FLUTTERING SEEMS TO STOP.

Following your magnesium now for about a month in addition to Multivitamin daily We have both felt a definite improvement in general heath. ( ages 73 and 77)

Shared to my chronic illness support group, thank you so much, very informative and reassuring :)

This happens to me with my GERD. I’m not overweight nor do I smoke or drink alcohol or sodas. but I get horrible GERD when I eat animal foods. If I stay plant based, all of my GERD symptoms disappear. 🙏🏻

Brilliant Dr Gupta. Brilliant explanation.

Excellent informative video. Thank-you!

Thank you sooo much. You are a Super young Man and we are very fortunate to have you on this Earth. More teachings from you will help a great deal of people. Respect and high regards from Lakshmi Amarasingha.

xSo clear and understandable ! More power Doc.You are such a great educator and so goodlooking ,too. God bless you !

Doctor you are amazing heart yourself! Thank you so much for sharing so clearly and openly. Bless you!

So good to finally hear something that makes sense of my symptoms, thank you so much Dr Sanjay. I've been suffering with this for years now, thinking it was a heart problem which has now been ruled out. It's reassuring to know and understand to stop me from stressing about it. More doctors need to know about this.

Thank you Dr. Sanjay Gupta! I have been watching many of your videos and learning a great deal about the heart, especially its relationship with the stomach. Thank you from all the way down under in New Zealand. God Bless you!!

Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video! I needed this information!

Awesome content, Doctor!! Thank you so much for your effort and kindness!

So helpful. Have looked all over for this information. Thanks so much.

Sir Dr, endless Thanks for this great explanation, there are few Doctors that would explain such a Deep Knowledge for Free to People. Thanks you for this you are a true Humanist. Namaste

I think you described my condition.your info has been very useful.ill keep watching! keep it coming!Thank you I am very grateful!

This video was so helpful! I want to thank you for sharing your insights and plan to share it with my SVT support group.

OH My, thanks for slowly explaining this out. I can follow and understand what the vagus nerve does and its importance. Great video. Thanks

2023, he is spot on. Diagnosed with vagus nerve dysfunction

I wish other cardiologists explained it the way you do in more simple terms for a patient without all the mumbo jumbo

I really appreciate the videos so much. You make things so easy to understand. Thank you!!!

Enjoyed the presentation lots of excellent information. Thank You Doctor

Very informative and so well presented. I have been dealing with very rapid heartbeat/loss of breath issues that come and go particularly when I am at rest rather than active.This particular video seems to really nail it for me. I will continue to watch and support your channel with great interest. Paul lyon

You're the best sir, thanks so much!

What a generous heart you have. I’m 61 and play singles tennis thinking I’m 25. I wonder if if I push my heart too much, Does feel good to have a higher level of fitness. It took 9,5 minutes to get to my target heart rate on treadmill stress test. The doc was surprised.

Researching my symptoms and I find you. Thank you for explaining in this video as well as others you have done. I'm off all my heart meds and Fomotidine while taking supplements and reduced food consumption. My last palpitation attack was while I was eating. I told my cardiologist this and they wanted to double my metro and put me on blood thinner. I'm so much better now. Thanks again.

Thank you! Seems like information everyone should know for their good health.

Thanks for all your help and advice Doctor Gupta, God bless you

Great video. am using a lot of your videos in a local health & wellness group on Facebook. It answers a lot of questions for me. I have started sitting on a cushion to alleviate pressure on the vagus nerve and as a result No pain

I’m waiting to hear from my cardiologist after a 2 week monitor. I was told I had bradycardia in the hospital and might need a pacemaker maker. I waited 7 months to get a cardiologist as there were no appointments open. Then went to a procedure and was told I went into a right bundle branch block. Then I was having so many palpitations and chest pressure I went to the ER. Then I was in the hospital and told I had a run of ventricular tachycardia. I have gastroperesis and a NAFL. My abdominal area gets swollen. Wow that’s a great talk. You are so good and simplifying things. I have a little ekg device and I noticed during some palpitations I was having a regular beat and a pac. They would be in runs for a long time. Like hours. Like I said I was put on a heart monitor and finally have an appointment with the cardiologist. Hope they have some answers for me. Thank You for your information!

I love Dr Gupta so much! Where has he been all my life?

Thank you for explaining this, the ER doctor didn’t mention any of these systems in play he just said my heart was normal and the palpitations would go away but it’s been happening for months now, it’s just now started spooking me which led me to get checked out

Extraordinarily helpful. Thank you

The big meal thing triggering AF resonated with me. Thank you

Thankyou for all this VIP info.! Much appreciated.

Wow this is great info. I've been having palpitations and unsure if it is cause by gastro (gallbladder) issues. But I called and they said 3 months for a halter monitor!

I’m fascinated with learning about the Vegas Nerve as well... it’s so interesting to know how our body functions....

I am the opposite to this photo! Thank you for talking and demonstrating in layman's terms. I've listened to doctors, I've read until my heart starts pounding! but this easy to look at video has helped, not only me but two friends who have now also watched it. Thank you Doctor.

What a great explanation, you make it so much easier to understand! thank you!

My favorite Doctor ♥️👍🏻

You are so young! And very intelligent and helpful! Thanks