Can Cardiac Sphincter Cause Palpitations?
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.
See also:
Alternative Names
Heartbeat sensations; Irregular heartbeat; Palpitations; Heart pounding or racing
Considerations
Normally the heart beats 60 - 100 times per minute. In people...
Read moreMore information on "Can Cardiac Sphincter Cause Palpitations?"
From Our Experts
Living with Palpitations
Heart palpitations are a common symptom of anxiety. Palpitations are often described as an unusual awareness of the heartbeat or feeling... Read more »
How to Manage Palpitations
One of the most common symptoms of anxiety is an acute awareness of one’s own heartbeat. These heartbeats, or palpitations, may involve a... Read more »
What are the Cardiac Side Effects of Medications for Schizophrenia?
My relative was doing well on seroquel (quetiapine) but he took himself off it because of heart palpitations. He is now on olanzapine,... Read more »
Secondary Causes of Incontinence
The question was raised in response to my last SharePost: does the aging process not result in incontinence due to lack of mobility or... Read more »
Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes: Prevention
In the United States, sudden cardiac death occurs most commonly in basketball and football, accounting for 2/3 of incidents. In the rest of... Read more »
From Our Sources
Causes of Cardiac Enlargement
What is cardiac enlargement? Cardiac enlargement refers to an increase in the size of the heart. There are two types of cardiac enlargement:... Read more »
Cardiac tamponade
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cardiac tamponade is compression of the heart that occurs when blood or fluid builds up in the space between the myocardium (heart muscle) and the... Read more »
Cardiac catheterization
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cardiac catheterization involves passing a thin flexible tube (catheter) into the right or left side of the heart, usually from the groin or the... Read more »
Cardiac amyloidosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cardiac amyloidosis is a disorder caused by deposits of an abnormal protein (amyloid) in the heart tissue, which make it hard for the heart to work... Read more »
8 Tips for Coping with Anxiety Induced Heart Palpitations
Rule out Underlying Medical Causes Talk with your doctor to make sure there are no underlying medical causes. Knowing there is nothing wrong may help you relax when you do get palpitations. Besides possible heart conditions, anemia, low blood...
Top 10 Beverages That Lower Your Risk of a Heart Attack 
Foods That Will Help You Reverse Your Heart Disease 
Healthy Foods That Get a Bad Rap 
Cardiac Quiz: Understanding Heart Health Featuring Content From:
- About Us |
- Contact Us |
- Privacy Policy |
- Terms of Use |
- Security Policy |
- Advertising Policy |
- Advertise With Us
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2013 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
