Heart palpitations are feelings of having a fast-beating, fluttering or pounding heart. Stress, exercise, medication or, rarely a medical condition can trigger them. Palpitations that are infrequent and last only a few seconds usually don’t need to be evaluated. If you have a history of heart disease and have palpitations that occur frequently or worsen call now and book an appointment with Dr. Marc Takla (Consultant Cardiologist) at Emirates Specialty Hospital in Dubai Healthcare City on 800444444