Near-Fainting, or Irregular Heartbeats
You feel lightheaded when standing up quickly, or your heart suddenly races, flutters, or skips beats. These episodes may last only seconds but happen more often than before. Poor blood flow or electrical misfires in the heart can trigger them. The American Heart Association includes palpitations and dizziness among important pre-event signals, occurring in about 40% of cases.
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Even brief dizzy spells or a “fluttering” sensation in your chest can be your heart’s way of waving a red flag. Never brush them off as
