palpitation
Rapid heartbeat sensation
Palpitation is an awareness of one's own heartbeat, especially when it feels rapid, irregular, or unusually forceful.
The sensation often accompanies anxiety, exertion, or caffeine intake: She felt palpitations before the interview.
Usually plural: heart palpitations.
The word extends figuratively to any trembling or fluttering excitement.
Rapid light movement
- poundingForceful repeated striking
- racingSpeed competition sport
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- flutteringLight, rapid movement
skipping · thumping · hammering · quivering · lurching · flip-flopping · butterflies · tremor
Abnormal cardiac rhythm
- tachycardiaExcessively fast pulse
- bradycardiaAbnormally slow heart rate
- fibrillationRapid irregular muscle contractions
- ectopicIn abnormal position
murmur · flutter · skipped beat · irregular · pounding · racing · atrium · ventricle
Uncontrollable sudden fear
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
- fearEmotional response to threat
worry · apprehension · unease · tension · agitation · restlessness · trembling · sweating
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- stimulantsAgents that heighten arousal
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- nicotineAddictive tobacco alkaloid
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
electrolytes · thyroid · anemia · fever · medication · epinephrine · adrenaline · exercise
flutter
Rapid light movement
fluttering · skipping · thumping · hammering · quivering · lurching · flip-flopping · butterflies · tremor · throb
arrhythmia
Abnormal cardiac rhythm
- tachycardiaExcessively fast pulse
- bradycardiaAbnormally slow heart rate
- fibrillationRapid irregular muscle contractions
ectopic · murmur · flutter · skipped beat · irregular · pounding · racing · atrium · ventricle · systole
panic
Uncontrollable sudden fear
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
fear · worry · apprehension · unease · tension · agitation · restlessness · trembling · sweating · hyperventilation
caffeine
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- stimulantsAgents that heighten arousal
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- nicotineAddictive tobacco alkaloid
dehydration · electrolytes · thyroid · anemia · fever · medication · epinephrine · adrenaline · exercise · exertion
- symptomsfever, headache, pain, nausea, rash
- heartbeatbeat, pulse, throb, lub-dub, thump
- circulationblood, circulation, arteries, veins, bloodstream
- Heart Rateresting rate, pulse, BPM, beats per minute, average rate
- heart sensationsflutter, fluttering, heart flutter, heartbeat, throbbing
- Unsteady Motionshake, vibrate, vibration, tremor, oscillating
palpitationcalm
Free from agitation
stillness · steadiness · tranquility · relaxation · composure
palpitationcomposure
Emotional self-control
tranquility · calmness · serenity · equanimity · placidity
- heart palpitationsAbnormal heartbeat awareness