Jun 3, 2026 | Heart Palpitations
Yes—anxiety can absolutely cause chest pain, chest tightness, and heart palpitations. These symptoms happen because stress activates the body’s “fight or flight” response, releasing hormones like adrenaline that increase heart rate and muscle tension. While...
May 22, 2026 | Heart Palpitations
Heartbeat Causes, Anxiety, Arrhythmias, and When to See a Cardiologist A sudden racing heartbeat can feel alarming, uncomfortable, and sometimes frightening, especially when it happens unexpectedly while resting, sleeping, working, or walking. Many people describe the...
May 19, 2026 | Heart Palpitations
Why Is My Heart Racing Suddenly While Resting? A sudden racing heartbeat while resting can happen for many reasons, including stress, anxiety, dehydration, caffeine, irregular heart rhythms, or underlying heart conditions. While some episodes are...
May 21, 2025 | Cardiologist, Heart Palpitations
Have you ever felt your heart suddenly flutter, pound, or skip a beat? That strange sensation is called a heart palpitation, and it can feel alarming — especially when it’s paired with dizziness, shortness of breath, or even headaches. But how do you know if...
