India, Oct. 8 -- When a child exerts themselves during sporting activities, it is common for them to experience their heart racing. Parents are often alarmed when their kids clutch their hearts after a sprint or complain that their hearts are beating too fast while at a sports event. But in most cases, it is not as serious as it sounds, believes cardiologist Dr Pankaj Bajpai.

"In my experience, most such episodes are harmless. But there are specific things parents should check before deciding whether it needs a doctor's attention," he shared with HT Lifestyle. The list of things to be checked is presented as follows.

A heart rate that climbs gradually during play and settles within a few minutes of rest is normal - it signals that the h...