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A member asked:

Recently entered menopause & noticed get heart palpitations when slump in chair while on computer and occasionally other times. common?

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Palpitations: Palpitations are not uncommon with menopause or with various other hormonal changing states.

Dr Satulovsky agreed

Answered 10/5/2013

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Menopause/palpatatio: Yes palpitations are common during menopause, but also can be a sign of heart problems. See your doctor for check up.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2013

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Recently recovered from Covid with negative report. I also have heart MR but since last few days my pulse bpm is in 150's however, spo2 levels are normal. I get occasional shortness of breath and palpitations. Is it normal? Please advise?

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