#3 Irregular Heartbeat
It’s common for your heartbeat to race because you’re nervous or excited, or for it to skip a beat from time to time. However, if your heart seems to be beating out of rhythm for more than a few seconds, or if this is a frequent occurrence, talk to your doctor.
Palpitations, or irregular heartbeats, are widespread symptoms of cardiac disease. These fast or extremely powerful heartbeats can be caused by cardiac arrhythmia in some cases.
If you have underlying illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery disease, prior heart failure or stroke, or an overactive thyroid, it is critical to rule out atrial fibrillation as a reason for your palpitations. Patients with the above medical conditions and/or those over the age of 65 are at a greater risk of atrial fibrillation and, as a result, at a higher risk of stroke from atrial fibrillation.
