It feels as if the stomach is pressing on the heart and making it beat irregular. Dear Dan, There may actually be a good explanation for your symptoms. This leads to a heartburn sensation. The esophagus runs right next to the heart and this irritation may be increasing your palpatitions. I hope you find this information useful.
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