The heart suddenly jerks when sleeping consider the following aspects: 1, patients with coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, mostly seen in the elderly population, previous history of hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia or cerebral infarction, the heart suddenly jerks during an angina attack, the patient sometimes can not describe the nature, accompanied by chest tightness, shortness of breath and other symptoms, it is recommended that patients go to the hospital for further examination to symptomatic 2.Patients with cardiovascular neuropathy, these patients have obvious subjective symptoms, often seen in young people, the time of attack is not fixed, each time suddenly the heart twitches, sometimes manifested as precordial pain or panic, there is no basis for the diagnosis of organic heart disease, no medication is needed, regular observation can be. 3.Patients with intercostal neuralgia, the heart occasionally twitches, these patients also do not need special treatment, pay attention to rest, if necessary. This type of patient does not need special treatment, pay attention to rest, and if necessary, local medication can be given.