Heart Palpitations: When to See a Cardiologist
Most palpitations are benign β but some signal a serious arrhythmia that requires urgent assessment. Dr George Xynopoulos explains the red flags, the diagnostic pathway, and when to act.
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Dr George Xynopoulos
MD Β· MRCP Β· FACC Β· FRSM Β· Founder, Victoria Medical
Dr Xynopoulos is a Consultant Cardiologist with over 25 years of clinical experience. He founded Victoria Medical (Medical Diagnosis Ltd) on 23 April 2006 to provide rapid-access, consultant-led private diagnostics in central London. All clinical articles on this site are written by him or reviewed under his clinical governance.
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