as in pulses
a rhythmic expanding and contracting
a palpitation of the blood vessels
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Recent Examples of palpitations
Fluctuating Estrogen in Menopause Some women experience a racing heartbeat or palpitations (a temporary increase of your heart rate) during menopause due to fluctuating estrogen levels.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2024
The condition known as long Covid or post-Covid syndrome (PCS) can cause extreme tiredness, shortness of breath, brain fog, dizziness, heart palpitations and muscle aches lasting for 12 weeks or more, according to the Nice guidelines.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 8 Oct. 2024
The disease, which causes a sharp chest pain that feels worse when lying down or breathing in and may cause a dry cough, trouble breathing, heart palpitations and fever, is often misdiagnosed at first.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
Not having enough iron can cause symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, difficulty concentrating, and palpitations.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2024
The condition known as long Covid or post-Covid syndrome (PCS) can cause extreme tiredness, shortness of breath, brain fog, dizziness, heart palpitations and muscle aches lasting for 12 weeks or more, according to the Nice guidelines.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 8 Oct. 2024
The disease, which causes a sharp chest pain that feels worse when lying down or breathing in and may cause a dry cough, trouble breathing, heart palpitations and fever, is often misdiagnosed at first.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
Not having enough iron can cause symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, difficulty concentrating, and palpitations.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Palpitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpitations. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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