“Irregular heartbeat is also called arrhythmia. Usually, it is related to a fast heart rhythm. A heart rate or heart rhythm can be felt in your wrist with two fingertips, and usually a heart rate of 100 is considered a fast heart rate. The heart rate which is fast and irregular in elderly people could indicate significant heart disease. The common cause of irregular heartbeat, which is also called defibrillation, is seen in people with high blood pressure. Usually people with irregular heartbeat feel a fluttering sensation in their chest, also called palpitations. Sometimes excessive caffeine or coffee intake, alcohol, or nicotine can also cause an irregular heartbeat. Sometimes an irregular heartbeat in young people may not be a significant concern. However, if you have any concern, you need to seek a cardiologist.”
Ramesh Gowda, MD is a board-certified cardiologist at Mount Sinai Doctors Brooklyn Heights. Mount Sinai Doctors Brooklyn Heights is a two-floor multispecialty practice with a walk-in urgent care center and more than 35 specialties. Located at 300 Cadman Plaza West, the practice is situated on the 17th and 18th floors.