I’m a doctor — here’s when you should be concerned about heart palpitations
By Tracy Swartz,
7 hours ago
Be still your heart — we’re heading into holiday heart syndrome season, the time of year when binging and boozing at boisterous bashes can leave your heart racing.
While heart palpitations can be “startling and very unsettling,” a Georgia-based heart surgeon assures that they are very rarely dangerous or life-threatening.
“Normally the palpitations are brought on by emotional stress, caffeine, alcohol or even a lack of sleep, and most of the time, they don’t last for long periods,” Dr. Jeremy London explained Monday on TikTok .
Heart palpitations are described as a rapid fluttering, flip-flopping or pounding sensation in the chest. You may feel like your heart skipped a beat or it’s pulsating abnormally.
London said you should seek medical attention if your palpitations don’t disappear or they become more frequent, if you get lightheaded or pass out, or if you have chest pain that radiates to your jaw, arm or back.
You may need heart-monitoring tests if you have frequent palpitations and a history of heart disease, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Sometimes heart palpitations can signal a serious problem like an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia).
I've had 2 heart attacks. I get them regularly. Although sometimes it's sharp, stabbing, or even my favorite like a fire cracker that's been lit, and I'm waiting for the big explosion! Yep, still get them. Along with a whole list of its siblings. But life is pain. Suck it up. Smile & be blessed we've made it through this breath. Unil my curtains close.
Mimi B.
3h ago
I have been getting heart palpitations for almost twenty years now. Doc put me on a beta blocker years ago but they still happen.
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