are heart palpitations a concern
You may have a heart rhythm problem (arrhythmia), such as atrial fibrillation or supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). There are also other, less common, heart rhythm conditions that may be the cause of your palpitations. Palpitations can occur for a variety of reasons unrelated to heart disease. These include: 1  Overexertion. 2  Stress. 3  Caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, or diet pills. 4  Overactive thyroid. 5  Hormone changes associated with menstruation, pregnancy, or menopause. 6  Low blood pressure. 7  Heart disease or abnormal heart valves. A. Heart palpitations are a feeling that your heart is beating too hard or too fast, skipping a beat, or fluttering. You may notice heart palpitations in your chest, throat, or neck. Heart palpitations can be bothersome or frightening. Introduction. Heart palpitations are heartbeats that suddenly become more noticeable. Your heart may feel like it's pounding, fluttering or beating irregularly, often for just a few seconds or minutes. You may also feel these sensations in your throat or neck. Heart palpitations can be a normal response for many different reasons. I would recommend seeing your doctor about them to get checked out. Stress, stimulants such as caffeine, illness, electrolyte imbalance, hormone imbalances, thyroid problems, heart problems can all cause palpitations. I'd see if you can get an ECG from your doc and maybe some bloodwork might be in order. Palpitations may seem alarming, but in most cases they're harmless and are not a sign of a problem with your heart. However, palpitations accompanied by other symptoms, such as dizziness or tightness in your chest, can sometimes be a sign of a heart problem (see below). You should visit your GP if you have palpitations along with other symptoms or if you're concerned. You might feel like your heart is thumping, racing, or fluttering. And you could feel this sensation in your chest or your neck. Palpitations are symptoms of everything from short or long-term stress to a variety of arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats). They may feel alarming, but do not always reflect a serious heart condition. Causes of Heart Palpitations. Many things can cause heart palpitations. In the vast majority of cases, the cause is either related to your heart or is unknown. Non-heart-related causes of palpitations include: 1  Strong emotions such as anxiety, fear, or stress; palpitations often occur during panic attacks. 2  Vigorous physical activity. Palpitations can also result from a range of heart arrhythmias. These are classified by location, and type of heartbeat. A few common types: 1  Supraventricular tachycardia – A rapid heart rate originating above the ventricles (lower heart chambers). 2  It can cause the heart to beat very quickly or erratically. Heart palpitations (pal-pih-TAY-shuns) are the feelings of having rapid, fluttering or pounding heart. Heart palpitations can be triggered by stress, exercise, medication or, rarely, a medical condition. Although heart palpitations can be worrisome, they're usually harmless. In rare cases, heart palpitations can be a symptom of a more serious heart condition, such as an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), that may require treatment. 1  Symptoms.
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