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A member asked:

Should i be worried if my heart rate jumps from normal (70bpm) to feeling like my heart wants to jump out of my chest. ( 140bpm) ?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Does this happen: without any change in activity level?Are there any other symptoms associated like shortness of breath,lightheadedness,chest pain,weakness,nausea?Then C ur PCP or Cardiologist.

Answered 5/13/2014

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