Attention note
If you frequently experience severe palpitations (rapid heartbeat, strong pounding heart), especially in combination with chest pain, shortness of breath or fainting, you should seek medical help!
These tips can help with cardiovascular problems
Attention note
If you frequently experience severe palpitations (rapid heartbeat, strong pounding heart), especially in combination with chest pain, shortness of breath or fainting, you should seek medical help!
Palpitations
Palpitations are the feeling of a racing or fast, fluttering, pounding heart. They can give the impression that the heart is beating irregularly, too strongly or too fast. Although palpitations can seem frightening, the causes are often harmless.
Palpitations often occur in association with Long COVID. The guidebook on palpitations includes details about the causes of palpitations in Long COVID and tips for self-management.
The following lifestyle changes can help to avoid palpitations:
- Identify triggers
- Reduce stress
- Avoid stimulants
- Stay sufficiently hydrated
- Regular exercise (if possible)
- Eat a healthy diet
- Maintain good sleep
- If you take medication regularly, use it as prescribed and discuss any side effects with a doctor
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Monitor your health through regular check-ups
