The unusually rapid, strong, or irregular pulsations of the heart that the patient describes as pounding are ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


palpitations
A patient with tachycardia may report having palpitations, which are unusually rapid, strong, or irregular pulsations of the heart.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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