Ever had that moment where it feels like your heart skips a beat? This might occur after a stressful day, a burst of exciting news, meeting someone new or even drinking your morning coffee. And ...

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 ...

Dr. Hugh Calkins answers the question: 'Atrial Fibrillation vs. Atrial Flutter?' — -- Question: My doctor told me I sometimes have atrial fibrillation and at other times have atrial flutter. What ...

Heart palpitations are a common concern among patients, according to Dr. Robert Stauffer, a cardiologist at Washington Regional Cardiovascular Clinic, part of the Walker Heart ...

TUPELO — If you’ve ever heard someone say they feel their heart is beating out of their chest, they are hopefully exaggerating. They may very likely be experiencing palpitations. “Palpitations are ...

We often discuss fluttering hearts in a figurative sense, such as when describing how we feel around a new special someone or when we know that our now-spouse is "the one." However, if your heart is ...

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 ...