When to seek medical advice
- Dizziness
- Shortness of breath
- Chest discomfort or pain
- Fainting
See your doctor if you experience heart palpitations. Most heart palpitations are harmless, but some can be life-threatening. The only way to determine the cause of palpitations is a heart-monitoring test.
Seek urgent medical attention if you experience heart palpitations accompanied by:
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