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I don't drink often, but when i do, i wake up several hours later and my heart is racing. what could be causing this? it's kind of unnerving.
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Would suggest you: Give up drinking for a while!- rapid heart action has frequently followed some of my patients drinking red wine?
Answered 3/23/2014
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Possible abn rhythm: You might have "holiday heart" which is a short episode of an abnormal heart rhythm brought on by alcohol. You should have a heart rhythm monitor to evaluate further. See your doctor.
Answered 4/14/2014
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