Heart palpitations have been described in many ways, from feeling like your chest is full of butterflies to the unpleasant sensation that someone has taken a hammer to your chest wall. Whatever the analogy, heart palpitations are an uncomfortable condition to address. At Eastern Shore Heart Center in Fairhope, Alabama, cardiologist Dr. Craig Peterson has extensive experience in figuring out whether your heart palpitations may be a sign of something more serious. If you’re experiencing persistent heart palpitations, call or use our convenient form.