Palpitations
When to get emergency help
Call 999 for an ambulance or visit your nearest accident and emergency (A&E) department if you have heart palpitations and any of the following symptoms:
- severeshortness of breath
- chest pain or tightness
- dizziness or light-headedness
- fainting or blackouts
These symptoms could indicate a serious or potentially life-threatening heart problem that should be checked by a doctor as soon as possible.
Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018
Introduction
Read out about the main causes of heart palpitations and ectopic beats and find out when to get medical advice.
Causes of heart palpitations
Causes ofheart palpitations include: lifestyle triggers emotions and psychological triggers medication hormone changes heart rhythm problems heart conditions other medical conditi
When to see your GP
You don't usuallyneed to see your GP ifthepalpitations pass quickly and occur only occasionally. They're unlikely to be caused by a serious problem and probably won'tneed treatment. But it's a good i
When to get emergency help
Call 999 for an ambulance or visit your nearest accident and emergency (A&E) department if you have heart palpitations and any of the following symptoms: severeshortness of breath chest pain o
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