What causes pounding heart beats?
Patient: My hearts pounds really hard against my chet to where at times i cant breathe. Also sometimes it pounds so hard that you can see it against my chest and sometimes makes me move side to side. Please respond fast i feel this is a problem that needs to be adressed. You can email me at  YYYY@YYYY Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Pounding of heart is known as palpitations. And most common cause for palpitations is stress and anxiety. But better to first rule out heart diseases (arrhythmia). So consult cardiologist and get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg). If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. If you are having stressful life then avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.