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How can heart palpitations feel like?

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Dr. M. Jan answered

Rapid heart beat: Rapid heat beating , some times felt in the neck also. There is a throbing artery on you wrist on the thump side. Feel that artery and count the beats for one minute. More than 100 beats per minute is called palpitation.

Answered 6/19/2018

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