Videos of Dr Pierluigi Costanzo

Palpitations: Frequently-asked questions - Online interview

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"We feel our heart racing, like we're running, but we're not running or doing something that we would expect to make the heart go faster." Palpitations, or heart palpitations, are the sensation of the heart beating fast or pounding. Are they dangerous and should you worry about them? In our latest online interview, we spoke to esteemed Cambridge-based consultant cardiologist Dr Pierluigi Costanzo about palpitations, asking him the most commonly asked questions to gain a better understanding. 00:00 What are the most common reasons someone might experience palpitations? 01:56 Are palpitations normal? When should someone worry about palpitations? 03:15 Do palpitations go away on their own? 04:51 Why do I get palpitations after eating? 07:23 Can palpitations lead to a heart attack? If you are interested in booking a consultation with Dr Costanza, you can do so today by visiting his Top Doctors profile: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/pierluigi-costanzo ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh