A fast heartbeat can be caused by emotions like stress or anxiety. Dehydration, or drinking caffeine or other stimulants, can ...

You're curled up on the couch, finally relaxing after a long day when suddenly, your heart starts racing. You're obviously not exercising and you don't think you're stressed, so why does it feel like ...

Yes, allergies can increase your heart rate. This may occur as a symptom of allergic rhinitis or as a side effect of an allergy medication. Learn more about prevention and treatment options. Your ...

Atrial tachycardia is an abnormal heart rhythm where the top chambers in your heart beat quicker than usual. During an atrial tachycardia episode, your heart rate may exceed 100 beats per minute (bpm) ...

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 ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 75-year-old woman who, for at least 10 years now, has been experiencing a rapid heart rate. My blood pressure, however, remains normal. In fact, doctors are usually surprised at ...

It's essential to seek emergency care if a rapid heartbeat is paired with confusion or chest pain. ER treatments for tachycardia include medications and electrical cardioversion. Managing stress and ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 75-year-old woman who, for at least 10 years now, has been experiencing a rapid heart rate. My blood pressure, however, remains normal. In fact, doctors are usually surprised at ...

NEW YORK, April 17 (UPI) --Doctors often tell patients with atrial fibrillation, which causes an irregular and often abnormally rapid heart rate, to beware of an increased risk of stroke. But the ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Heart palpitations after eating? You’re not alone. These brief episodes of heart racing, pounding, or fluttering can happen for ...