Heart palpitations
Irregular, rapid, or very strong heartbeats can be caused by a lack of oxygen in the heart muscle. This deficiency disrupts the heart’s electrical activity and can lead to arrhythmias, giving the sensation that the heart is “pounding in the chest” or “skipping a beat.”
The body sometimes reacts by further increasing the heart rate to compensate, worsening the problem. Although occasional palpitations are common, their persistence or intensity, especially if accompanied by other cardiovascular symptoms, warrants immediate attention.
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