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palpitation (păl'pĭtā`shən), abnormal heartbeat that is often associated with a sensation of fluttering or thumping. The normal heartbeat is not noticeable to the individual. Palpitation may be a symptom of organic heart disease or of other body disorders such as an overactive thyroid gland or anemia. In healthy persons palpitation can be brought on by undue exertion, shock, excitement, or stimulants. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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clock suspense tale, "Antibodies" activates some B-grade heart palpitations toward its climax. If your partner is restless, listless, feeling sad, depressed, or crying a lot--or has heart palpitations or chest pains or is hyperventilating--talk with her about it and meet with your health-care practitioner. Black cohosh proved equivalent to estrogen in reducing menopause-related symptoms, such as hot flashes, heart palpitations, sleep difficulty, nervousness, fatigue, and vaginal dryness. |
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