Most of us have had that unsettling sensation when our heart seems to flutter or "skip" a beat — but when heart palpitations start happening more frequently, you may wonder if it’s something to get ...

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Ever felt your heart flutter so fast that it feels like it will burst out of the chest? This fast beating, pounding sensation is called Heart palpitations, and are usually pretty common. However, ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Heart palpitations after eating? You’re not alone. These brief episodes of heart racing, pounding, or fluttering can happen for ...

Ever had that moment where it feels like your heart skips a beat? This might occur after a stressful day, a burst of exciting news, meeting someone new or even drinking your morning coffee. And ...

Atrial tachycardia is an abnormal heart rhythm where the top chambers in your heart beat quicker than usual. During an atrial tachycardia episode, your heart rate may exceed 100 beats per minute (bpm) ...

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Share on Pinterest People often turn to the internet for answers to common questions regarding their heart health. SDI Productions/Getty Images Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in ...