Cardiologist Questions Heart Palpitations

Palpitations

Are palpitations normal?

Female | 42 years old
Medications: None

2 Answers

Short-lasting "extra beats" can be normal and made worse with stimulants or stress, but longer-lasting episodes or episodes where you feel dizzy should be further evaluated by a physician.
About 1/2 of palpitations do not correspond to a heart rhythm abnormality.