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I have always had chest pains but recently i feel short of breath and my heart jumps sometimes. is it to do with lack of nutrients?

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Dr. Nishant Kalra answered

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May be not: It may not be just lack of nutrients. You may wanna consult a cardiologist and get further workup including ekg, echocardiogram and stress test.

Answered 2/17/2014

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A member asked:

I have always had chest pains but recently i feel short of breath and my heart jumps sometimes. is it to do with lack of nutrients?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nishant Kalra answered

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