SYMPTOM GUIDE
Why Does My Heart Feel Like It’s Racing or Skipping?
Why Does My Heart Feel Like It’s Racing or Skipping?
Heart palpitations are sensations of fluttering, racing, or skipped beats. They can be harmless or signal heart issues. Medome helps identify causes and when to seek care.
Heart palpitations are sensations of fluttering, racing, or skipped beats. They can be harmless or signal heart issues. Medome helps identify causes and when to seek care.
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WHAT IT USUALLY MEANS
Stress or anxiety
Exercise or exertion
Caffeine, alcohol, or nicotine
Medications or supplements
Arrhythmias or irregular heart rhythm
Thyroid problems
Heart disease
Common Questions
“Are palpitations dangerous?”
“Are palpitations dangerous?”
Most are harmless, but Medome flags patterns that may indicate risk.
Most are harmless, but Medome flags patterns that may indicate risk.
“Why do they happen at night?
“Why do they happen at night?
Stress, dehydration, or certain heart conditions can cause nighttime palpitations. Medome helps track timing and triggers.
Stress, dehydration, or certain heart conditions can cause nighttime palpitations. Medome helps track timing and triggers.
“What can I do?”
“What can I do?”
Relaxation, hydration, reducing stimulants, and regular monitoring help in most cases.
Relaxation, hydration, reducing stimulants, and regular monitoring help in most cases.
Medome indentifies patterns.
Medome indentifies patterns.
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Get a personalized report in minutes.
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When to Seek Attention
Seek medical help if you experience any of the following:
Seek medical help if you experience any of the following:
Palpitations with chest pain, fainting, or shortness of breath
Palpitations with chest pain, fainting, or shortness of breath
Occur frequently or suddenly
Occur frequently or suddenly
Associated with dizziness or weakness
Associated with dizziness or weakness
Medome is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical decisions.
Medome is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical decisions.

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Critical details get missed when your health information is scattered. Medome connects the dots across your complete record.
Start Your Free Trial
Get In Touch
Email: service@medome.ai
Phone: (617) 319-6434
This is Dr. Steven Charlap's cell. Please text him first, explaining who you are and how he can help you. Use WhatsApp outside the US.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00AM - 9:00PM ET