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Heart Palpitations & Irregular Heartbeat Treatment in Katy, Sugar Land & Houston
Fast Evaluation for Racing Heart, Fluttering, Skipped Beats & Heart Rhythm Concerns
Heart palpitations can feel frightening, especially when your heart suddenly starts racing, pounding, fluttering, skipping beats, or beating irregularly without warning. Some people describe heart palpitations as a flip-flopping sensation in the chest, while others experience a rapid heartbeat, pounding pulse, dizziness, chest discomfort, anxiety, weakness, or shortness of breath. In some cases, heart palpitations may occur occasionally and be harmless, but in other situations they can signal an underlying heart rhythm disorder that requires medical attention.
At Advance Cardiology, we provide comprehensive heart palpitations and irregular heartbeat treatment in Katy, Sugar Land, Houston, Richmond, Fulshear, and nearby communities. Our experienced cardiology team evaluates the cause of abnormal heart rhythms using advanced cardiac testing, heart monitoring technology, and personalized cardiovascular care designed to identify underlying rhythm disorders and protect long-term heart health.
Whether you are experiencing skipped heartbeats, rapid heartbeat episodes, atrial fibrillation (AFib), fluttering sensations, dizziness with palpitations, or irregular pulse symptoms, our cardiology clinic provides advanced diagnostic evaluation and treatment options to help restore rhythm stability and improve quality of life.
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What Are Heart Palpitations?
Fast Evaluation for Racing Heart, Fluttering, Skipped Beats & Heart Rhythm Concerns
Heart palpitations are sensations that make you unusually aware of your heartbeat.
Some people feel their heart pounding hard in the chest, while others notice fluttering, racing, skipped beats, or irregular rhythms. Palpitations can occur during activity, stress, exercise, rest, after eating, while lying down, or even during sleep.
Heart palpitations may feel like:
- Racing heartbeat
- Fluttering in the chest
- Skipped heartbeats
- Fast pulse
- Thumping heartbeat
- Pounding heartbeat
- Irregular pulse
- Flip-flopping sensation
- Heart pounding while resting
Sudden rapid heartbeat
Although occasional palpitations may not always be dangerous, persistent or recurring symptoms should be evaluated by a cardiologist to rule out heart rhythm disorders, cardiovascular disease, or other medical causes..
Meet Our Cardiologist in Houston
Adnan Khalid, MD – Interventional Cardiologist
Dr. Adnan Khalid, MD is a board-certified cardiologist with over 10 years of experience in diagnosing and treating heart conditions such as coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, heart failure, hypertension, arrhythmias, and hyperlipidemia. He is fellowship-trained in Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure, and Transplant Cardiology.
Dr. Khalid graduated from Nishtar Medical College among the top students in his class and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Missouri–Kansas City. He is known for providing personalized, compassionate care and takes time to understand each patient’s concerns.
Outside of work, Dr. Khalid enjoys reading, traveling, exercising, and spending time with his wife and three children.
Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease | Interventional Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
Irregular Heartbeat
What Is an Irregular Heartbeat?
An irregular heartbeat, also called arrhythmia, occurs when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or unevenly. The heart depends on an organized electrical system to maintain proper rhythm and circulation. When electrical signals become disrupted, abnormal heart rhythms may occur.
Some arrhythmias are mild and manageable, while others may increase the risk of stroke, blood clots, heart failure, or sudden cardiac complications if left untreated.
Types of Irregular Heart Rhythms
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
A common irregular rhythm causing rapid and chaotic heartbeats that may increase stroke risk.
Atrial Flutter : A fast rhythm disorder involving abnormal electrical activity in the upper heart chambers.
Tachycardia : A heartbeat that becomes abnormally fast.
Bradycardia :A heartbeat that becomes too slow.
Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs) :Extra heartbeats causing skipped beat sensations.
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT): Episodes of sudden rapid heartbeat often causing dizziness or chest discomfort.
Our Coverage
When Should You See a Cardiologist for Heart Palpitations?
You should schedule a cardiology evaluation if heart palpitations become frequent, severe, sudden, or begin affecting your daily activities and overall well-being. While occasional skipped beats or mild fluttering sensations may not always indicate a serious condition, persistent or recurring symptoms can sometimes be linked to underlying heart rhythm disorders, cardiovascular disease, circulation problems, high blood pressure, or other medical concerns that require professional evaluation. It is especially important to see a cardiologist if you experience frequent racing heartbeat episodes, repeated fluttering sensations in the chest, irregular pulse, skipped heartbeats, chest pain with palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, weakness during episodes, or sudden rapid heartbeat while resting. Individuals with high blood pressure, a family history of heart disease, prior cardiac conditions, or worsening symptoms should not ignore these warning signs. Early cardiology evaluation and heart rhythm testing can help identify the exact cause of symptoms and determine whether they are related to arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation (AFib), cardiovascular disease, or other heart-related conditions requiring treatment.
Treatment
Conditions we treat in Katy and Sugar Land
Advanced Cardiology Sugar Land covers the entire field of heart diseases. We treat patients according according to latest scientific findings using the most modern methods.
- Preoperative cardiac clearance Cardiology
- Chest Pain
- Hypertension
- Hyperlipidemia
- Heart enlargement
- Heart failure
- Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter
- Varicose veins
- Peripheral arterial disease
- Post stroke cardiac care
Led by experienced cardiologists, our team is committed to delivering personalized treatment plans, advanced diagnostic services, and patient-centered care. We take time to understand each patient’s health concerns and work closely with them to improve their heart health and overall well-being.
Patient Experience
How Our Patients Experience Care
We diagnose and treat heart diseases, such as congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart rhythm disorders, and heart failure.
Adil Ahmed- Reviewed in Google
Yenifer is an exceptional nurse who provides compassionate and personalized care to all patients. Her kindness, empathy, and professionalism make a significant difference in the clinic. I highly recommend Yenifer and Dr Adnan Khalid for their outstanding heart health care and support.
Dr. Khalid helped my dad, Harvey, immediately without question. My dad had to have a procedure done immediately after arriving to the ER and he was there without right away to pretty much save his life. We are forever grateful for him.
Very excellent dr. Definitely recommend him for any heart issues. Compassionate and you can tell he really loves his job and cares about the patient. Very glad we found him. Staff is very friendly and the know who you are as soon as you walk in.
Our goal is to help patients live healthier lives through expert cardiovascular care, modern treatment options, and a supportive healthcare environment.
New Patient Paperwork
Please print out your paperwork and bring it to your appointment at Advanced Cardiology, Sugar Land. If your insurance requires authorization, please be sure to have that information sent to our office or bring it with you to your appointment, along with any medical records you may have. Please also make sure to bring your insurance cards, photo ID, and medication list.
Thank you, and we look forward to meeting you! Contact us today with any questions.
PN. Symptoms like severe chest pain, extreme shortness of breath, or sudden numbness can indicate a heart attack or stroke, requiring immediate emergency room visit or a call to emergency medical services at 911
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do heart palpitations feel like?
Heart palpitations may feel like racing, pounding, fluttering, skipped beats, or irregular heartbeat sensations.
Are heart palpitations dangerous?
Some palpitations are harmless, while others may indicate an underlying heart rhythm disorder requiring treatment.
Can anxiety cause heart palpitations?
Yes. Anxiety and stress may trigger racing heartbeat episodes and fluttering sensations.
What causes skipped heartbeats?
Skipped beats may be caused by stress, caffeine, dehydration, arrhythmias, or other cardiovascular conditions.
When should I worry about heart palpitations?
You should seek medical evaluation if symptoms become frequent, severe, or occur with dizziness, chest pain, or fainting.
Can dehydration cause rapid heartbeat?
Yes. Dehydration may contribute to rapid heartbeat and palpitations.
What tests diagnose irregular heartbeat?
EKG, Holter monitor testing, event monitoring, echocardiograms, and stress testing may help diagnose rhythm disorders.
What is AFib?
AFib is a common irregular heart rhythm that may increase the risk of stroke if untreated.
Can high blood pressure cause palpitations?
Yes. Hypertension may contribute to irregular heartbeat symptoms.
Do heart palpitations happen at night?
Some patients experience racing heartbeat or fluttering sensations while resting or sleeping.
Can caffeine trigger palpitations?
Excess caffeine may contribute to racing heartbeat and skipped beats.
What doctor treats irregular heartbeat?
A cardiologist evaluates and treats heart rhythm disorders and cardiovascular conditions.
Can heart palpitations go away on their own?
Occasional mild symptoms may improve, but persistent or worsening symptoms should be evaluated.
Is irregular heartbeat the same as AFib?
No. AFib is one specific type of irregular heart rhythm disorder.
Can heart palpitations cause dizziness?
Yes. Reduced blood flow during rhythm disturbances may contribute to dizziness or weakness.
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If you are experiencing heart palpitations, skipped beats, fluttering sensations, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, chest discomfort, or sudden rapid heartbeat episodes, Advance Cardiology provides comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation and treatment designed to identify the cause of symptoms and protect your heart health.
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