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What were your Troponin levels? Above the normal range? Usually the ER tests twice. Did yours change in that time?
I would buy a Kardia mobile, a small credit card device that gives you an EKG at home. You put two fingers on either side of it and wait 30 seconds. You could also wear a monitor but since the episodes are infrequent that might not give answers. Some people use an Apple watch. A Kardia can also be reassuring in some instances.
Since pregancy was a trigger, you could look into a hiatal hernia, which can cause palpitations. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hiatal-hernia/symptoms-causes/syc-20373379
If your Troponin increased significantly past normal range that is a different story. Mine was lightly above normal on second test after an episode of afib. I was told that did not indicate damage. Perhaps your palpitations also raised the Troponin without damage. A cardiologist could tell you.
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I'm not familiar wth Troponin and I'm not a medical person. I agree that a visit with a cardiologist is a good idea. The kardia mobile device is also an excellent suggestion. I had palpitations off and on for a long time. I told my dr. and she sent me for a variety of tests: ekg, echo cardiogram, stress echo, etc. I was even given a halter monitor to wear. All came back normal. Problem was I wouldn't have symptoms while I was being tested. I got a kardia mobile and used it when I did have symptoms. The result said atrial fibrillation or afib. I was not convinced yet every time I had symptoms I got the afib result. I saved the results and printed out several. My primary care Dr. referred me to a cardiologist who looked at the print outs and evaluated my symptoms. She diagnosed me with afib and I was referred to an electrophysiologist who prescribed medication. It's now under control. Obviously, this is no substitute for seeing a medical professional. I wish you well.