Is it normal for your heart to skip a beat?

If you’ve ever had the sensation that your heart just skipped a beat, or fluttered a bit - it’s perfectly normal. 

Almost everyone experiences an occasional skipped or extra beat from time to time. While it’s probably nothing, it shouldn’t be ignored either. According to Dr. Gordon F. Tomaselli, professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University, the vast majority of arrhythmias, or abnormal heart rhythms, are benign. However, some arrhythmias could raise the risk of stroke or other heart issues, and it’s important to let your doctor know how often you experience them. If the sensation is new or frequent, you should definitely have it checked out.