Heart Palpitations Explained: Causes, Diagnosis, and When to Worry

Understanding Heart Palpitations: A Cardiologist’s Perspective It often begins in the quiet.You’re lying in bed, winding down from the day. Maybe you’re reading, perhaps just drifting off.And then, your heart leaps. A flutter.A jolt.A sudden thump that wasn’t there a moment ago. Your mind scrambles: Was that a skipped beat? Is something wrong with my … Read more

Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter – AFib Explained

Arrhythmia is a term that is used to describe disorders of heart rhythm. It may be an irregular rhythm, or rapid or slow beating of the heart. Although most arrhythmias are completely innocent, some may need medical attention, and a few are life-threatening. The term palpitations describes an awareness of heart muscle contractions in the … Read more