arrhythmia – MySymptom

When Should I Worry About an Irregular Heartbeat That Feels Like a Flutter in My Chest?

1. Introduction and Immediate Answer Experiencing a sudden fluttering sensation in your chest can be alarming, but correctly interpreting accompanying symptoms is vital for your safety. You should seek emergency medical care if an irregular heartbeat is accompanied by severe chest pain, shortness of breath, profound dizziness, fainting, or sudden confusion. These concurrent symptoms indicate … Read more

How to Tell if an Irregular Heartbeat is Harmless or an Arrhythmia?

1. Introduction A harmless irregular heartbeat typically involves isolated, brief skipped beats or flutters that occur during periods of rest and resolve entirely without causing any accompanying systemic distress. An arrhythmia of clinical concern presents as a sustained, chaotic racing or profoundly slow rhythm that is overwhelmingly accompanied by severe shortness of breath, profound dizziness, … Read more