BBC's Dr Xand says 'speak to your GP' if you notice heartbeat change

People might be facing an emergency situation09:42, 03 Sep 2026People who notice an issue with their heartbeat may require medical attention, a health expert has warned. Dr Xand van Tullen has explained that when things stray from the norm, people may need help from 999.‌Appearing on a recent episode of BBC's Morning Live, Dr Xand claimed that not all heart palpitations should be seen as a worrying sign. In most cases, they are harmless one-offs that occur when people suddenly acknowledge this vital organ in their chest, he says.‌He said: "Probably everyone has had palpitations. All palpitations mean is that you are aware of your heartbeat.‌"Some people can feel their heartbeat all the time. Other people have no sense of this organ kind of hammering away in them."However, if that steady rh