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What can I do to help prevent palpitations?

Palpitations are unpleasant sensations of irregular and/or forceful beating of the heart. Once a serious cause has been ruled out by your doctor, try NOT to pay attention to heart palpitations, unless you notice a sudden increase or a change in them. Your GP will be able to do an electrocardiogram (ECG) to assess your heart rate and rhythm. This may immediately confirm whether there is a problem, and whether treatment is needed. However, often the ECG is entirely normal as you are not having palpitations at the time.
What can I do to help prevent palpitations?
• Do not use illegal street drugs, such as cocaine.
• Avoid caffeine, alcohol and tobacco.
• Tell your doctor what medicines and herbal supplements you take, how much alcohol you drink, and if you use anything else that might cause palpitations.