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A member asked:
When my heart beats it feels like it's being forced to pump or like something's touching it like lungs or ribs is that possible? other causes?
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Not sure: I am not sure what you are describing exactly. Sometimes you can get a skip the beat that sounds like what you have are having but this should not be all the time. With your history listed, i worried that you could have other problems and should visit your primary doctor to learn more.
Answered 12/1/2013
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