chest fluttering

1. Introduction A constant fluttering sensation in the chest usually points to heart palpitations caused by premature ventricular contractions, atrial fibrillation, or elevated sympathetic nervous system activity. These sensations occur when the electrical signaling system of the heart fires out of sequence, causing an early, extra, or irregular heartbeat. While frequently benign and related to … Read more

1. Introduction A feeling of fluttering or dropping in the chest is predominantly caused by cardiac arrhythmias, most notably premature ventricular contractions or atrial fibrillation, where the heart’s electrical timing is temporarily disrupted. When the intricate electrical system that paces the cardiac muscle misfires, the chambers contract out of sync. This disruption alters the volume … Read more