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Can too much salt cause skipped or extra heart beats?
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Palpitations: Excess salt can elevate the blood pressure but doesn't'produce palpitations. Caffeine, alcohol, chocolate and anxiety are common causes of palpitations.
Answered 3/1/2019
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