What causes heart palpitations? Can they be dangerous?
answer Palpitations–the sensation of the heart beating in the chest–can have a variety of causes. The majority of palpitations are benign and do not require intervention. Some people will complain of “palpitations” even though their heart is actually functioning normally. In these instances, they are able to “feel” the heart beat, but it is normal for the heart to move around in the chest cavity. Sometimes when you lean forward or lay in a particular position, the heart moves closer to the chest wall. As a result, the beating action of the heart can be sensed by the nerves in the chest wall. Another similar scenario is with very thin individuals who may sense palpitations when their heart rate increases due to stress or exercise. The muscle is contracting harder and can create a stronger kick to each heartbeat. Palpitations can be further divided into two groups: a normal rhythm with just an increase in the heart rate, and an abnormality in the regularity of the rhythm. Sometimes peo
