Heart palpitations are also popularly described as heart stumbling. In most cases, so-called extrasystoles are responsible for this, which are understood to mean additional heartbeats.
A balanced diet, exercise and good stress management help to keep it fit for a long time. The German Heart Foundation advises seeing a doctor in the following circumstances:Extrasystole occurs anew. The irregular heartbeat lasts for more than 30 seconds. Dizziness, impaired consciousness, angina pectoris or shortness of breath.