Heart Palpitations, Is One of the Symptoms of a Heart Attack?

Heart palpitations are a condition when a person experiences or feels the heartbeat becomes faster, regular/irregular, or stronger than usual. Heart palpitations can be accompanied by a feeling like there is a knock in the chest or an uncomfortable sensation.
Heart palpitations can be caused by various factors and are not always a sign of heart problems. Some common causes of heart palpitations include:
1.    Stress or anxiety
Emotional conditions such as stress or anxiety can cause heart palpitations.
2.    Physical activity
When you exercise or do intense physical activity, your heart rate can increase as a natural response of the body.
3.    Caffeine or stimulants
Caffeine, alcohol, or use of other stimulants can trigger heart palpitations in some people.
4.    Electrolyte deficiency
Electrolyte imbalances such as a lack of potassium, calcium or magnesium in the body can affect heart rhythm.
5.    Smoking
Smoking or exposure to cigarette smoke can affect the heart and cause heart palpitations.
6.    Heart rhythm disturbances/arrhythmias
Some medical conditions such as atrial fibrillation, or supraventricular tachycardia can cause heart palpitations.

Acute heart attack or better known as acute myocardial infarction is a serious condition that occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is disrupted, usually due to a blockage in the heart's coronary arteries. Heart attack symptoms vary from person to person. These symptoms can include:
1.    Left chest pain that radiates to the arm, neck, jaw or back.
2.    Shortness of breath.
3.    Excessive sweating.
4.    Nausea or vomiting.
5.    Dizziness or fainting.
It is important to remember that heart attacks can occur without obvious symptoms or mild symptoms in some cases. If someone we know experiences suspicious symptoms, especially persistent or severe chest pain, immediately contact emergency services and take them immediately  to a hospital emergency department.
If you experience heart palpitations that are prolonged, continuous, or accompanied by other symptoms such as unnatural chest pain, severe shortness of breath, or fainting, it is important to consult a doctor.
The doctor will conduct further evaluation to determine the cause and prescribe appropriate treatment if necessary to prevent continued symptoms.