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What to do if i have a heart problem that is yet to be diagnosed following tests, is it possible my reoccurent sleep paralysis is related to my heart?

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No: Sleep paralysis is a form of narcolepsy and has nothing to do with heart disease. If the brakes in your car squeak, does that mean you have heart disease?

Answered 1/10/2014

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