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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Yes, high blood sugar can cause heart palpitations. However, there are also many other potential causes, such as stress, low blood sugar, hormonal fluctuations, certain medications, and stimulants, ...

Chronic kidney disease can contribute to heart rhythm abnormalities like palpitations, and conversely, heart arrhythmias can worsen kidney function, creating a cyclical relationship between the two ...

A 55-year-old woman goes to her primary care doctor because of palpitations, diaphoresis, continued sweating, and feeling nervous. Her physical examination is normal except for elevated heart rate ...