Palpitation

A palpitation is an abnormality of heartbeat that ranges from often unnoticed skipped beats or accelerated heartrate to very noticeable changes accompanied by dizziness or difficulty breathing. Heart palpitations can be symptoms of illnesses such as coronary heart disease, asthma, emphysema, and lung cancer. You can notice these palpitations through abnormal or normal awareness. The difference between an abnormal awareness and a normal awareness ... More

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