GERD, Silent Reflux, or Hiatal Hernia – What’s Actually Causing Your Symptoms? – Video

Is It GERD, Silent Reflux, or a Hiatal Hernia?

Dr. Vikki Petersen explains how symptoms like chest pain, heart palpitations, and AFib may not always come from the heart. In many cases, a hiatal hernia and digestive issues can mimic serious cardiac conditions, even when heart tests appear normal.

In this video, Dr. Vikki Petersen breaks down the connection between gut health and heart symptoms, including vagal AFib, bloating, and the gastrocardiac reflex. She also explains when chest pain is a true emergency and why so many patients struggle for years without finding the real root cause.