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, ...

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 ...

The way we describe how someone makes us feel — that they make our heart flutter or skip a beat — is a cutesy phenomenon, in theory. But when heart palpitations strike for real, it can be an alarming ...

Heart palpitations are a common but usually harmless symptom. However, persistent heart palpitations or other severe symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting, require prompt ...

Dehydration may lead to heart palpitations. Without enough fluids, the heart works harder to pump blood, causing an increased heart rate and irregular heartbeats. Heart palpitations from dehydration ...

Sudden heart flutters can feel scary, but they’re often harmless. A cardiologist explains why they happen and the signs that mean it’s time to pay attention. Have you ever felt your heart suddenly ...

Professor Caleb Ferguson receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council, Medical Research Future Fund, Heart Foundation (Australia) and Stroke Foundation (Australia). He is a ...

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 ...