Pounding Heart
Health Encyclopedia: Heart Palpitations
Heartbeat sensations; Irregular heartbeat; Palpitations; Heart pounding or racing
Prevention
Try to reduce stress and risk factors for heart disease:
- Don't smoke.
- Eat a well-balanced, low-fat diet.
- Exercise regularly.
- Try stress management techniques such as yoga, tai chi, or meditation.
- Make sure that your blood pressure and cholesterol are under control.
References
Mayou R, Sprigings D, Birkhead J et al. Characteristics of...
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