7. Heart Palpitations and Unsettling Fluttering Sensations

Brief sensations of your heart racing, skipping a beat, or fluttering like a trapped bird can indicate an electrical conduction anomaly. While caffeine and stress trigger benign palpitations, frequent irregularities require diagnostic evaluation.

Conditions such as atrial fibrillation disrupt rhythmic ventricular contractions and dramatically elevate your risk of stroke. Document the timing, duration, and accompanying symptoms whenever your pulse feels irregular.