Characteristics a Palpitation may be described in various terms, such as"fluttering ,"flopping",and skipping In most cases the complaint is of a sensation of disturbed heartbeat a There's wide variability in the sensitivity to alteration in cardiac activity among different individualsCharacteristics ◼ Palpitation may be described in various terms, such as "fluttering", "flopping", and "skipping“. In most cases the complaint is of a sensation of disturbed heartbeat. ◼ There’s wide variability in the sensitivity to alteration in cardiac activity among different individuals