Arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats and palpitations can put you in grave danger and cause sudden cardiac arrest. Fluttering of your heart is not always the sign of love, nor is skipping of a beat. The fluttering could be a sign that you need to pay attention to your heart.

Can you live a long life with heart palpitations?

People with harmless arrhythmias can live healthy lives and usually don't need treatment for their arrhythmias. Even people with serious types of arrhythmia are often treated successfully and lead normal lives.

Are palpitations life threatening?

If you experience sudden heart palpitations that are severe, they can signal a potentially life-threatening situation, such as a heart attack or a ventricular fibrillation. In these cases, call 911 immediately.