Most of the time, you're probably not paying any attention to your heartbeat. Sure, you know that your heart is constantly pumping blood throughout your body. You may even track heart rate, along with ...

A colleague recently asked me how I would approach an asymptomatic young patient with thousands of premature ventricular complexes (PVCs). She said, "I used to think I knew how to treat PVCs, but ...

Dear Doctor: About 15 years ago, while giving blood, I was advised of an irregularity, which my doctor confirmed after an EKG, known as premature ventricular contractions. He told me not to worry, and ...

I just discontinued using metoprolol succinate extended release (ER) at a dosage of 6.25 mg. My heart rate is normally in the ...

Metoprolol is an effective treatment for the fast heart rate that some people get when they have anxiety, and metoprolol by ...

This article, based on cardiologist advice, identifies five food and beverage categories that commonly trigger heart palpitations: high-caffeine products (due to adrenaline release), ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) Studies revealed 16% of patients report signs of heart palpitations to their primary care providers. The sound of a healthy heart is something Dr. Jeffrey Senfield, a cardiac ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: How serious are palpitations? I’m a diabetic woman, age 77. I get these sensations various times throughout the day. Will I have a heart attack or stroke? -- B.G. ANSWER: Palpitations ...

Below, you’ll learn all about the weird feeling in your chest, including what causes heart palpitations to begin with, what’s totally normal vs. when to go to the hospital for rapid heart rate, and ...