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I have a vsd. i've been having palpitations followed by difficulty in breathing. most recent one caused me to nearly lost consciousness. is it normal?

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Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Not normal: You might have tachy arrhythmia need further evaluation- holter monitor / event monitor/ electophysiology evaluation your your cardiologist.

Answered 1/11/2017

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: You might shunting too much blood in the wrong direction.

Answered 8/14/2015

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A member asked:

I have a vsd. i've been having palpitations followed by difficulty in breathing. most recent one caused me to nearly lost consciousness. is it normal?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

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