What are Heart Palpitations?

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What are Heart Palpitations?
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Have you ever felt your heart flutter? Maybe you
have experienced your heart beat or pound at an
unusually fast pace? Then you might have
experienced a heart palpitation. These symptoms
are not uncommon and can be caused by several
factors. For example, stress, exercise or some
medication can trigger them.
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• However, in some cases, heart palpitations may be
  an indication of a medical condition. Whilst they
  are generally harmless, they are occasionally a
  symptom of more severe heart conditions, such as
  arrhythmia. Thats why if you experience heart
  palpitations with some regularity, or when you
  would not normally expect them, you must seek out
  a Doctor.
• What does a heart palpitation feel like?
• Heart palpitations feel much like your heartbeat
  after strenuous exercise, for example, after a
  spontaneous sprint. Your heart might be skipping
  beats and fluttering rapidly. It might be
  pounding in your chest or even what is sometimes
  described as flip-flopping. Often, you will
  even feel your heartbeat in your throat or neck
  as well as in your chest.
• What causes heart palpitations?
• Youre at a higher risk of developing heart
  palpitations if you
• Experience high levels of stress
• Have other heart problems such as a heart
  defect, a previous heart attack

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• or surgery, or arrhythmia
• Take medicines with stimulants. This is true
  for some cold or asthma medicine.
• Are pregnant
• Have an anxiety disorder and experience
  frequent panic attacks
• Have hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid
  gland)
• When to see a Doctor
• Typically, infrequent palpitations that only last
  a few seconds are often harmless and have no
  cause for concern. However, there are some
  scenarios in which seeking a doctor for a closer
  evaluation may be advisable.
• If you experience heart palpitations frequently
  or when at rest
• If your heart palpitations are worsening
• If you have a history of heart disease
• A cardiologist may complete a range of
  heart-monitoring tests to see if your
  palpitations might be caused by a more severe
  condition.

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• You should seek immediate emergency medical
  attention if your heart palpitations are also
  accompanied by
• Chest discomfort or pain
• Fainting
• Severe dizziness
• Severe shortness of breath
• If your palpitations are caused by a heart
  condition, youre at risk of possible
  complications, including heart failure, a stroke
  and cardiac arrest. Your doctor can advise you
  about the risks and preventative measures.
• Venturi Cardiology is a trusted private
  cardiologist in the Northwest of England. Were
  here to answer any and all of your questions
  about your heart health. If you are concerned
  about heart palpitations or any other heart
  issues, please get in touch to make an
  appointment today.

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