Most likely, you're having premature atrial and ventricular beats that are intermittently occurring to cause you to perceive palpitations. Premature beats are precipitated by alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, and stress so try to avoid those precipitants. Also, a beta blocker may decrease the frequency of the premature beats so that may be an option for you. Finally, the premature beats won't hurt you, they will just be a nuisance so it would help if you could develop a coping strategy for the premature beats. I hope this information is useful.
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