How can you stop heart palpitations — and when are they dangerous?

Heart palpitations are sensations of a fast, strong, or irregular heartbeat. While many are benign, some require medical assessment. In this episode, we explain causes, immediate strategies, and how palpitations are evaluated in Europe.

In this episode, we cover:

• What heart palpitations are (awareness of heartbeat rhythm changes)

• Common triggers: stress, caffeine, alcohol, dehydration, lack of sleep

• Anxiety and adrenaline-related palpitations

• Vagal manoeuvres that may help in certain rapid rhythms

• The role of hydration and electrolyte balance

• Thyroid disorders and anaemia as underlying causes

• When beta-blockers or other medications are prescribed

• Red flag symptoms: chest pain, fainting, severe breathlessness

• Situations where prescription requests may be declined without testing

Doctors assess heart rate pattern, blood pressure, ECG findings, thyroid function, haemoglobin levels, medication use, and cardiovascular risk before recommending treatment. Persistent, worsening, or unexplained palpitations may require Holter monitoring or in-person cardiology review.

This episode reflects how cardiac rhythm concerns are reviewed within structured medical assessment in European telemedicine at Mobi Doctor.

Read the full medical guide here:

https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/ways-to-stop-heart-palpitations