Can Feel Heartbeat When Exhaling?

An irregular heartbeat is called an arrhythmia. A sinus arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat that's either too fast or too slow. One type of sinus arrhythmia, called respiratory sinus arrhythmia, is when the heartbeat changes pace when you inhale and exhale. In other words, your heartbeat cycles with your breath.

Is respiratory sinus arrhythmia a good thing?

Respiratory sinus arrhythmia is effectively benign, meaning that it is not harmful. It occurs when a person's heart rate relates to their breathing cycle.

What does it mean when you can feel your heartbeat in your lungs?

Heart palpitations may be a sign or symptom of arrhythmia, an irregular heartbeat, or other heart conditions such as heart attack, heart failure, heart valve disease, or cardiomyopathy. Although palpitations are very common and usually harmless, they can be frightening when they happen and may cause anxiety.