Heart Palpitations

When to Take It Seriously – And How Apex Heart & Vascular Center Can Help

Understanding Heart Palpitations: A Symptom You Shouldn’t Ignore

Heart palpitations are sensations where your heart feels like it’s pounding, fluttering, racing, or skipping beats. While they’re often harmless and may be caused by stress, caffeine, or dehydration, frequent or intense palpitations can indicate a serious underlying heart condition, including arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, or structural heart disease.

At Apex Heart & Vascular Center, we specialize in identifying the true cause of palpitations using advanced cardiac diagnostics and a patient-focused care approach.

Common Symptoms of Heart Palpitations

Heart palpitations may occur alone or alongside other warning signs such as:

• A sensation of your heart skipping beats

• A fluttering or pounding feeling in your chest

• Dizziness or lightheadedness

• Chest discomfort or pressure

• Shortness of breath

• Sweating or anxiety

• Fainting or feeling like you might pass out

When Are Heart Palpitations Considered Serious?

Seek prompt medical evaluation if your palpitations are:

• Frequent or persistent

• Accompanied by chest pain, dizziness, or fainting

• Associated with shortness of breath or extreme fatigue

• Triggered by exertion or waking you from sleep

• Linked with a history of heart conditions, high blood pressure, or diabetes

Even if palpitations seem harmless, they can sometimes be a sign of a more serious cardiac rhythm disorder—so it’s better to be safe and get evaluated early.

How Apex Heart & Vascular Center Can Help

At Apex Heart & Vascular Center, our expert cardiology team, led by Dr. Yasir Akram, offers comprehensive diagnostics and tailored treatment plans to address heart palpitations.

Our advanced cardiac evaluations may include:

• Electrocardiogram (EKG): For detecting abnormal heart rhythms

• Holter Monitor or Event Monitor: For continuous heart rhythm tracking

• Echocardiogram: To assess heart structure and function

• Stress Test: To observe how your heart responds to exertion

• Electrophysiology Studies: If arrhythmia is suspected

Depending on the findings, your treatment may involve lifestyle adjustments, medication, or advanced procedures to restore normal rhythm and prevent complications.