Finding
palpitation
pal·pi·ta·tion [ pal-pi-tey-shuhn ]
Etymology:
Latin palpitare = to throb
Definitions related to palpitations:
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A rapid or irregular heartbeat that a person can feel.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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An unpleasant sensation of irregular and/or forceful beating of the heart.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Sensation that the heart is beating rapidly or irregularly.Harvard Dictionary of Health TermsHarvard Medical Publishing, 2011
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The sensation of an irregular and/or forceful heart beat.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A clinical historical feature in which there is the sensation of the heart beating abnormally in rate, rhythm, or force.ACC/AHA Clinical Data TerminologyAmerican College of Cardiology and American Heart Association , 2020
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A sensation that the heart is pounding or racing, which is a non-specific sign but may be a manifestation of arrhythmia.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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A disorder characterized by an unpleasant sensation of irregular and/or forceful beating of the heart.Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse EventsU.S. National Institutes of Health, 2021
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Palpitations are the perception of cardiac activity. They are often described as a fluttering, racing, or skipping sensation. They are common; some patients find them unpleasant and alarming. Palpitations can occur in the absence of heart disease or can result from life-threatening heart disorders. The key to diagnosis and treatment is...Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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