Palpitations can feel like the heart skips a beat, or it is pounding, fluttering, or beating irregularly. A person may experience these sensations in the throat or the neck. Heart palpitations can ...

You have a medical history of heart disease or risk factors for it. Your heart is racing or skipping beats enough to affect your day-to-day activities. It's common to notice your heart beat faster ...

A normal heart rate is between 60 to 100 beats per minute (BPM), but it can vary by person. A heart rate slower than 60 BPM can be a sign of anything from a high fitness level to hypothyroidism.