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Palpitations are the perception of heartbeats, usually with discomfort and the sensation that the heart is beating irregularly. In general, palpitations are benign and short-lived. However, if palpitations are frequent or prolonged, this may be a sign of heart disease or a side effect of some medication. In this video we explain what palpitations and cardiac arrhythmias are, why they occur and how to diagnose them. For more information on palpitations and cardiac arrhythmias, read the following articles: 1. Palpitations, Tachycardia and Cardiac Arrhythmias - https://www.mdsaude.com/cardiologia/p... 2. Atrial fibrillation: what it is, causes, treatment, risk of stroke - https://www.mdsaude.com/cardiologia/f... 3. What is Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome? - https://www.mdsaude.com/cardiologia/s...