How do you know if your heart is fluttering?

Atrial flutter is a type of abnormal heart rhythm, or arrhythmia. It occurs when a short circuit in the heart causes the upper chambers (atria) to pump very rapidly .

Heart palpitations may be felt in the throat or neck as well as the chest.

Palpitations make you feel like your heart is beating too hard or too fast, skipping a beat, or fluttering . You may notice heart palpitations in your chest, throat, or neck. They can be bothersome or frightening.20 Tem 2021