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palpitation
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pal·pi·ta·tion
/ ˌpalpiˈtāshən/
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n. (usu. palpitations)
a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation, exertion, or illness.
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What heart palpitations mean: usually benign, they sometimes signal a need for treatment.(SYMPTOMS)
Magazine article from: Heart Advisor; 1/1/2006; 700+ words
; Love song lyrics make heart palpitations sound pretty exciting. "My...benign. Where the beat goes wrong Palpitations begin with an irregularity...down the heart beat, and cause palpitations. Breakdowns in synchronization...
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Palpitations: the no. 1 reason women visit a cardiologist; the good news is, most palpitations are not a cause for concern and usually resolve without treatment.(RHYTHM DISORDERS)
Magazine article from: Heart Advisor; 10/1/2007; 700+ words
; ...but not always for romantic reasons. Palpitations are the most common symptom of an irregular...Center patients come to us complaining of palpitations. In the vast majority, the palpitations are harmless and disappear on their own...
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Palpitations may signal serious heart problems
Newspaper article from: New Straits Times; 4/15/2004; 463 words
; ...Straits Times 04-15-2004 Palpitations may signal serious heart problems...Column: Naturopathy Q: ARE palpitations dangerous from the medical...irregular heartbeat is known as palpitation. Palpitations mean the heart is not behaving...
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Heart Palpitations are Usually Not Dangerous, Reports the Harvard Heart Letter
Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire; 8/28/2007; 598 words
; ...28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Palpitations -- the sensation that the heart has...hearts rhythm. Sometimes, though, palpitations reflect a problem in the heart or elsewhere...in the body. Sorting out worrisome palpitations from harmless ones isnt always easy...
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What causes heart palpitations? Can they be dangerous?(ASK THE DOCTOR: expert answers to your questions)
Magazine article from: Vibrant Life; 3/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; What causes heart palpitations? Can they be dangerous? answer Palpitations--the sensation of the heart beating in the...can have a variety of causes. The majority of palpitations are benign and do not require intervention. Some...
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INVESTIGATE CAUSE OF HEART PALPITATIONS
Newspaper article from: Beacon News, The (Aurora, IL); 9/30/2000; 650 words
; ...year-old son has experienced sudden palpitations. He doesn't lose consciousness but...good health, as far as I know. A: Palpitations, an awareness of the heartbeat, are...adults experience occasional episodes of palpitations, which can be caused by stress, anxiety...
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Heart palpitations are usually benign
News Wire article from: The Hindustan Times; 8/29/2007; 459 words
; ...Washington, Aug. 29 -- Heart palpitations cause anxiety but they are usually harmless, reports a study. Palpitations are common in people as the way...certain activities and events. Palpitations can appear out of the blue and...
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Ask Doctor Cory.(heart palpitations; knuckle cracking; eye position during sleep)
Magazine article from: Jack & Jill; 9/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...stethoscope. A heart palpitation is a skipped heartbeat...is fluttering. A palpitation will also feel a bit...Many people have palpitations, or skipped heartbeats...red blood cells. If palpitations continue to happen...When you have a palpitation, get your parents...
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Sometimes I get palpitations of my heart.(Ask Doctor Cory)
Magazine article from: Children's Digest; 6/1/1995; ; 631 words
; Dear Dr. Cory: Sometimes I get palpitations of my heart. It usually happens just...heart is healthy. However, if the palpitations continue, happen frequently, or still...heart problems. When you feel the palpitations, have your parents help you check...
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 "The Mail on Sunday (London, England)")
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MY PALPITATIONS ARE MAKING ME ANXIOUS.
Newspaper article from: The Mail on Sunday (London, England); 6/6/2004; 700+ words
; ...E in one month, with frightening palpitations and fainting fits, I've been diagnosed...insomnia, pressure behind the eyes, palpitations and ectopic heartbeat - have not eased...breathe more quickly. So you experience palpitations and become breathless. Even a little...
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Palpitations
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
...attention should be sought for palpitations that feel like a very fast...should also be sought if palpitations are accompanied by chest...skipped a beat. This type of palpitation is nothing to worry about...occurs frequently. Severe palpitations feel like a thudding or fluttering...
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palpitation
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
palpitation , abnormal heartbeat that is often associated...is not noticeable to the individual. Palpitation may be a symptom of organic heart disease...gland or anemia. In healthy persons palpitation can be brought on by undue exertion...
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Hypersplenism
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
...diseases, fever, weakness, heart palpitations, and ulcerations of the mouth, legs...interference with the function of the liver. Palpitations — Throbbing or pulsation. Heart palpitations usually infer an irregular or rapid...
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Dysrhythmia
Encyclopedia entry from: Complete Human Diseases and Conditions
...x2014;like Annie’s palpitations*—while others are more...disease and can be life threatening. * palpitation is the sensation of a rapid or irregular...fatigue, lightheadedness, dizziness, palpitations, fainting, or shortness of breath...
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Atrial Septal Defect
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy through Adolescence
...include: shortness of breath fainting irregular heart beats or palpitations (abnormal heart beats that feel like fluttering in the chest...lips, fingernail beds, and tongue irregular heart beats or palpitations (abnormal heart beats that feel like fluttering in the chest...
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