what could cause palpitation
Heart palpitations are described as feeling like your heart is racing or pounding. Palpitations can be caused by anxiety, panic disorders, overeating, pregnancy, and abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Most palpitations are not serious, however, palpitations caused by a heart condition like atrial fibrillation or Afib can be serious and require medical treatment.
Smoking can cause heart palpitations. If you smoke, be sure to quit. Smoking can also increase the chance of developing heart vessel damage. Caffeine and alcohol can cause heart palpitations. Eliminate caffeine and alcohol from your diet, and your palpitations may resolve. Keep a diary of your irregular heartbeat or heart palpitations, if they are occurring regularly.
Depending upon the underlying cause of palpitations, medications may be prescribed to control the heart rate and rhythm. Other treatments may involve ablation or surgical techniques to remove the underlying cause of certain palpitations. Pacemakers and defibrillators may be indicated if life-threatening conditions are the cause of palpitations.