Cardiologist-reviewed information about heart palpitations
ANXIETY & STRESS How to Calm Anxiety-Related Heart Palpitations Safely Simple calming strategies may ease palpitations associated with anxiety, but do not replace evaluation when the cause is unclear. Written…
ANXIETY & STRESS Heart Palpitations When You Do Not Feel Anxious Palpitations can occur without a conscious feeling of anxiety, and the absence of anxiety does not establish a cardiac…
ANXIETY & STRESS Can Stress Cause Heart Palpitations All Day? Stress can increase heartbeat awareness or contribute to repeated palpitations, but persistent symptoms need evaluation for other causes. Written by:…
ANXIETY & STRESS Heart Palpitations During a Panic Attack: What to Do A panic attack may trigger adrenaline-related racing and pounding, but a first episode or concerning symptoms still needs…
ANXIETY & STRESS Anxiety Palpitations vs Heart Arrhythmia: How to Tell Anxiety can cause a racing or pounding heart, but symptom patterns alone cannot reliably distinguish anxiety from an arrhythmia.…
EXERCISE & HEART PALPITATIONS Can You Exercise With Heart Palpitations? Safety and Next Steps Whether exercise is appropriate depends on the pattern of palpitations, associated symptoms and any diagnosed heart…
EXERCISE & HEART PALPITATIONS Heart Palpitations During Exercise: Causes and Warning Signs A faster heart rate during exercise is expected, but sudden racing, irregular beats or palpitations with dizziness, chest…
HORMONES & HEART PALPITATIONS Birth Control and Heart Palpitations: What Is Known? Palpitations after starting hormonal contraception should be assessed in context. They do not automatically indicate a medication side…
HORMONES & HEART PALPITATIONS Heart Palpitations During Perimenopause: Causes and Next Steps Palpitations may become more noticeable during perimenopause alongside hot flashes, disrupted sleep and anxiety. Hormonal changes may contribute,…