If you’re having palpitations, the goal isn’t to guess—it’s to capture the rhythm. Here’s a clear, practical plan. Step 1: Track the episode (30 seconds) Use your phone’s notes app and jot down: Patterns matter more than perfection. Step 2: Capture the rhythm Your cardiology or electrophysiology team may recommend: Smartwatches can help start the […]
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Stress gets blamed for a lot—and sometimes unfairly. While stress can trigger palpitations, certain patterns raise concern for an underlying arrhythmia, or abnormal heart rhythm. What arrhythmia-related palpitations often feel like Rhythm-driven palpitations tend to have a signature: These features suggest the heart’s electrical system may be stuck in a loop or misfiring. Common rhythm
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If you’ve ever felt your heart skip, thump, or race, the first question most people ask is: What caused that? In many cases, palpitations are the heart’s normal response to common triggers. Frequent triggers that can provoke palpitations Some of the most common culprits include: These triggers don’t necessarily cause a heart rhythm disorder—but they
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Palpitations are one of the most common reasons people seek cardiology care, yet they’re also one of the most misunderstood symptoms. Patients often worry they’re having a heart attack—or are told it’s “just anxiety.” The truth lives somewhere in between. What people mean when they say “palpitations” “Palpitations” isn’t a diagnosis. It’s a word people
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