Palpitations can feel like skipped beats, fluttering, pounding, or racing. A cardiologist may use an ECG, blood tests, echocardiogram, stress test, or wearable rhythm monitor depending on the pattern. Tracking timing, triggers, duration, heart rate, and associated symptoms helps the review.
How to use this guide
Use this article to prepare for a conversation with your treating doctor or to decide whether a doctor-reviewed second opinion may help. It is educational and does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace medical care.
Questions to bring forward
- What decision am I trying to make right now?
- Which records support the current recommendation?
- What are the benefits, risks, and alternatives?
- What would change the recommendation?