It's a common yet uncomfortable sensation when the heart beats rapidly for a second or two and then becomes normal. Whether it occurs when one is resting, after going up the stairs, or even while ...

SVT results in the heart beating at much faster rate than normal, and can be triggered by exercise, lack of sleep, ...

While heart palpitations can be "startling and very unsettling," a Georgia-based heart surgeon assures that they are very rarely dangerous or life-threatening. Be still your heart — we’re heading into ...

You know the feeling. When you first see your crush and your head starts spinning, your palms get sweaty, and your heart begins beating a mile a minute. Is this love? Or is it … an arrhythmia? The ...

Sitting quietly at your desk, watching TV, or lying in bed at night, your heart should be taking it easy – beating steadily and calmly at somewhere between 60 and 80 beats per minute for most healthy ...

A heart attack occurs when there is a blockage and your heart muscle is deprived of blood flow. People experience chest pains or difficulty breathing. A heart attack can sometimes cause a sudden ...

Professor Caleb Ferguson receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council, Medical Research Future Fund, Heart Foundation (Australia) and Stroke Foundation (Australia). He is a ...