India, Dec. 9 -- That sudden flutter in your chest when you're anxious or overwhelmed can feel terrifying - but in many cases, it's not a sign of a failing heart. Palpitations are often driven by adrenaline surges during stress, panic or fatigue, making them the body's reflex response rather than a dangerous cardiac event. The key is to stay grounded, calm your system and identify what's triggering the sensation in the first place.

Dr Dmitry Yaranov, a cardiologist and heart-transplant specialist with expertise in advanced heart failure and mechanical circulatory support, has shared five ways you can calm down heart palpitations. In an Instagram video posted on December 8, the cardiologist explains that palpitations are often harmless an...