(HealthDay News) -- Heart palpitations feel like the heart is pounding or racing. The sensation may also feel like a skipped or abnormal beat, often felt in the chest, neck or throat.
Heart palpitations may or may not indicate a serious condition, says the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Here are a few common causes of heart palpitations:
The NLM says you should seek emergency medical help if you also feel faint, dizzy or lightheaded with chest pain or shortness of breath.