You're curled up on the couch, finally relaxing after a long day when suddenly, your heart starts racing. You're obviously ...

SVT results in the heart beating at much faster rate than normal, and can be triggered by exercise, lack of sleep, ...

Your heart beats about 100,000 times a day. Sometimes it beats faster and sometimes more slowly, depending on what you're doing and whether, for instance, you're all worked up about something. So ...

Medically reviewed by Angela Ryan Lee, MD It's essential to seek emergency care if a rapid heartbeat is paired with confusion ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 75-year-old woman who, for at least 10 years now, has been experiencing a rapid heart rate. My blood pressure, however, remains normal. In fact, doctors are usually surprised at ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 75-year-old woman who, for at least 10 years now, has been experiencing a rapid heart rate. My blood pressure, however, remains normal. In fact, doctors are usually surprised at ...

It’s easy for the heart rate to rise quickly due to exercise, stress, anxiety, seeing the person you like or even hot weather. Getting your pulse to come down in the moment can be more challenging, ...

If you wear a Fitbit, Apple Watch or a similar wearable while working out, you already know that you have a useful tool right at your fingertips. One especially helpful feature wearables like these ...