An irregular heartbeat often associated with heightened emotions can cause palpitations. Also due to heart disease or may be felt during pregnancy. Some heart conditions are very serious and require immediate hospitalisation e.g. cardiac arrest (when the heart stops) and coronary thrombosis a coronary artery blockage causing severe chest pain, vomiting, nausea and breathing difficulties. The affected hear muscle dies - condition known as myocardial infarction. However massage of the appreciate reflexes may help particularly in less serious cases. These should include the heart and circulation, lungs, endocrine system and the brain. Each will have some beneficial effect in relieving stress and congestion.
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