Arrhythmia or irregular heart rhythm: How to check your pulse to know if you have this heart condition

When recording your heartbeat, look out for skipped beats, extra beats, or long pauses between beats, that can feel like fluttering, racing or pounding in the chest. These are often signs of premature atrial or ventricular contractions, which can be harmless otherwise, but also indicate arrhythmia

Arrhythmia or irregular heart rhythm:  How to check your pulse to know if you have this heart condition
When recording your heartbeat, look out for skipped beats, extra beats, or long pauses between beats, that can feel like fluttering, racing or pounding in the chest. These are often signs of premature atrial or ventricular contractions, which can be harmless otherwise, but also indicate arrhythmia