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A member asked:

Today when i tried to inhale deeply my heart fluttered, and at the same second it felt like i couldn't breath in.. is this normal for palpitations?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

It can be: Normal for palpitation especially if a pvc.

Answered 4/30/2014

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