Symptoms
Heart palpitations can feel like your heart is:
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Skipping beats
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Fluttering
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Beating too fast
- Pumping harder than usual
Causes
Heart palpitations may be caused by:
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Emotions, such as anxiety, stress, fear, panic
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Vigorous physical activity
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Pregnancy
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Caffeine found in coffee, teas, chocolate, colas, some sports drinks and foods
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Certain medical conditions and Certain medications
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Illegal street drugs: cocaine and amphetamines
- Nicotine found in tobacco products