Why Your Heart Occasionally Skips a Beat
Every so often, you might feel like your heart skips a beat. It’s called a palpitation, and the beat that follows can feel intense: Think a sharp pain, a quick pressure, or a racing sensation, says Michael Fenster, M.D., an affiliate faculty member at the University of Montana.
For most men, it’s completely normal. But that weird feeling may stop you in your tracks, and if it persists, it may signal something serious.
So for this American Heart Month, give the health of your heart the attention it deserves. Here’s everything you need to know about palpitations.
What Causes a Heart Palpitation
It might sound weird, but heart palpitations usually aren’t sparked by a heart problem. In fact, of people who actually went to the emergency room because of their palpitations, only ...