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What Causes Irregular Heartbeat

Health Encyclopedia: Heart Palpitations

Definition

Palpitations are heartbeat sensations that feel like your heart is pounding or racing. You may simply have an unpleasant awareness of your own heartbeat, or may feel skipped or stopped beats. The heart's rhythm may be normal or abnormal. Palpitations can be felt in your chest, throat, or neck.

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Arrhythmia Patient Guide

...Cures Arrhythmias. Reuters Health Information Services, Inc., May 10, 1999. New Device Helps Treat Abnormal Heart Rhythms. Reuters Health Information Services, Inc., May 10, 1999. Abben RP,... Read more »

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...without breathing (apneic episodes -- see apnea) Blue appearance (cyanosis) Irregular heart rate - may be fast (tachycardia) or extremely slow (bradycardia) Irregular... Read more »

Mitral Valve Proplase Patient Guide

...illness) brings on symptoms that ordinarily would not be present. Some of these symptoms include: Irregular heartbeat or palpitations, particularly when lying on the left side. ... Read more »

Heart Disease: An introduction to Coronary Artery Disease

...About two-thirds of people with it have severe atherosclerosis in at least one major blood vessel. Irregular heartbeats are common, but the pain is generally relieved immediately with standard... Read more »

Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Medications

...beta2-agonists include anxiety, tremor, restlessness, and headaches. Patients may experience fast and irregular heartbeats. A physician should be notified immediately if such side effects occur,... Read more »

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