Ever had that moment where it feels like your heart skips a beat? This might occur after a stressful day, a burst of exciting news, meeting someone new or even drinking your morning coffee. And ...

It’s natural to feel your heart beating faster when you’re climbing up a flight of stairs or jogging. But sometimes, you might feel your heart flutter when you’re simply sitting on the couch and ...

Heart disease symptoms a cardiologist monitors in her own body include chest pain, shortness of breath, persistent ...

Chest pain or palpitations can signal hidden heart trouble. Know when an ECG test is needed, what results show, and when to seek urgent care.

Heart palpitations are a common concern among patients, according to Dr. Robert Stauffer, a cardiologist at Washington ...

We often discuss fluttering hearts in a figurative sense, such as when describing how we feel around a new special someone or when we know that our now-spouse is "the one." However, if your heart is ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Heart palpitations after eating? You’re not alone. These brief episodes of heart racing, pounding, or fluttering can happen for ...

"Clinical practice must move beyond the outdated notion that women are simply 'small men.'" ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: I often experience heart palpitations — almost every time I’m excited, angry or scared. Is this dangerous to my health? DEAR READER: The word “palpitations” is used differently by ...

Chest pains need to be taken seriously. Once you've ruled out a heart problem, here's what doctors would like you to know. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: I often experience heart palpitations -- almost every time I'm excited, angry or scared. Is this dangerous to my health? DEAR READER: The word "palpitations" is used differently by ...