Will Palpitations Kill Me?

Beware, it could lead to cardiac arrest. Arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats and palpitations can put you in grave danger and cause sudden cardiac arrest. Fluttering of your heart is not always the sign of love, nor is skipping of a beat. The fluttering could be a sign that you need to pay attention to your heart.

Can I die due to palpitations?

If ventricular tachycardia is left untreated, it will lead to a life-threatening condition called ventricular fibrillation, characterised by very fast and very irregular heartbeats. It usually precedes a heart attack. You could lose consciousness within seconds and die within minutes.

Do heart palpitations shorten your life?

Some people experience palpitations/flutters caused by arrhythmias that are benign - meaning they will not cause serious problems, cause someone to be hospitalized or shorten their life. These arrhythmias, however, may still require treatment to control symptoms.