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Heart palpitations Self-Assessment

Up to 42% of perimenopausal women experience palpitations. This assessment helps you understand what is happening, identify your trigger pattern, and know when to breathe versus when to call your doctor.

2 min6 questionsBased on MsFLASH-informed (adapted)Free & private

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Understanding Your Heart Palpitations

Up to 42% of perimenopausal women experience palpitations. This assessment helps you understand what is happening, identify your trigger pattern, and know when to breathe versus when to call your doctor.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR heart palpitations specifically
A personalized next step from Dr. Wellls

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Free · 5 min · 100% private

This is not a clinical assessment. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

About This Assessment

Based on the MsFLASH clinical trials (n=759) and the SWAN palpitation trajectory study (n=3,276)

This heart palpitations self-assessment uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the MsFLASH-informed (adapted) to evaluate the severity and impact of heart palpitations on your daily life. Your score is calculated from multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and functional impact.

This is a screening tool, not a cardiac evaluation. If you experience sustained rapid heart rate over 150bpm, palpitations with fainting, chest pain with radiation, or shortness of breath at rest, seek emergency medical care. Always rule out cardiac causes with a healthcare provider.

Understanding Your Score

Occasional and Manageable(Score 1-3)

Your palpitations are present but not dominating your life. The SWAN study of 3,276 women found that palpitation trajectories were not associated with subclinical cardiovascular disease. This is reass

Your Palpitations Deserve Structured Attention(Score 4-6)

Your palpitations are frequent enough or distressing enough to warrant a structured approach. The MsFLASH data shows this level of distress correlates with insomnia, stress, and reduced quality of lif

This Needs Medical Attention and Active Management(Score 7-10)

Your palpitations are significantly impacting your quality of life. At this level, two parallel tracks are essential. Track one: rule out cardiac causes with proper monitoring (not just a resting EKG,

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this heart palpitations self-assessment measure?

This heart palpitations self-assessment uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the MsFLASH-informed (adapted) to assess the severity and impact of heart palpitations on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this heart palpitations self-assessment?

This screening tool is informed by the MsFLASH-informed (adapted), a clinically validated instrument (Carpenter et al. (2022). MsFLASH (n=759). Carpenter et al. (2020). Racing Heart Pilot Study (n=30). Enomoto et al. (2023). SWAN palpitation trajectories (n=3,276).). While it provides a reliable indication of severity, it is not a diagnostic tool. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It provides an indication of heart palpitations severity that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified medical professional. You can bring your results to your next doctor visit as a conversation starter.

How long does this heart palpitations self-assessment take?

This assessment takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It contains 6 evidence-based questions. Your results are immediate, private, and include personalized recommendations.

What should I do with my results?

Your results include a severity score and personalized recommendations. We suggest: (1) reviewing your score and what it means, (2) reading our in-depth article about heart palpitations at wellls.com/problems/heart-palpitations, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing heart palpitations.

Read the full heart palpitations article

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This self-assessment is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions about a medical condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).