The human heart is constantly beating. Most of the time peopledo not become aware of their heart beating. However, there aretimes when the beating becomes more apparent. Heart palpitationsare sensations that feel like the heart is pounding fast. Manypeople can feel palpitations in the chest, throat, and neck. Anormal heart rate is 60-100 beats per minute. People thatparticipate in exercise may have a lower heart rate. Heart ratesover 100 beats per minute fall into the category oftachycardia.Seldom are heart palpitations serious. It is important that theperson know if the palpitations are irregular. Some conditions seemto contribute to the heart palpitations. Known Heart disease candefinitely contribute to the problem. Another reason can be anabnormal heart valve. In addition, low potassium