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A member asked:

Should i see my reg doctor or a cardiologist about my palpitations?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Primary doctor: Unless you've been followed closely by a cardiologist already for some other issue, you can have your primary doctor examine you for the palpitations first.

Dr Villaplana and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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Regular doctor: Your regular doctor can refer you to a cardiologist if necessary to answer the questions your regular doctor cannot answer.

Dr Stern agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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