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A few days ago when i was laying down my heart beat super fast like a flutter and i felt like i couldn't breathe, first time it happened. help?
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Arrhythmia : Please se your doctor you may need holter to rule out cardiac arrhythmia.
Answered 3/19/2014
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Follow with doctor: A fast heart rate that causes problems with breathing should have a complete evaluation by a physician. Follow up with your doctor at once. If you happen to have the same problem again, go to the er.
Answered 3/19/2014
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