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I get palpitations when i lay down on my stomach. this is hw i normally sleep and the palpitations started about 3months back. is this normal?
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Palpitations: Feeling palpitations is not a normal response. Some thin individuals feel aortic pulsations while lying down on stomach. You need to consult an md to rule out cardiac arrhythmias.
Answered 1/7/2014
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