Dr Sanjay Gupta - York Top Doctor Cardiologist describes with regards to Heart palpitations

Heart palpitations are pulses that unexpectedly become more noticeable.
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Palpitations might appear alarming, but in most cases they areharmless and are not a sign of a problem with your heart.

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