Palpitations: Symptoms & Signs (Irregular Heartbeat, Arrhythmia)

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Palpitations

Alternate Names : Irregular Heartbeat, Arrhythmia

Palpitations | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Symptoms of palpitations have been described as a flopping sensation in the chest and throat. It is rarely painful but usually associated with anxiety. Palpitations can be associated with the sensation of a rapid heart rate.

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Author: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Reviewer: Eric Berlin, MD
Date Reviewed: 06/07/01

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