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I just heard and felt my heart beats crazily while i was in a dead sleep and it woke me up. i felt as if my heart might explode. why did this happen??
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See your doctor: You need to see your doctor who may refer you to a cardiologist. They will likely monitor your heart from home so they can see if it has an irregular or abnormal rhythm from time to time. If you are feeling stressed please discuss it with someone you trust.
Answered 5/18/2014
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