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When excited or nervous, my heart goes fast ands throws in ectopic beats, like thuds, i can fell them, should i be concerned, no other symptoms. ?

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

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Probably not: but an echo and holter along with some labs should be enough to r/o anything serious.

Answered 3/16/2015

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A member asked:

When excited or nervous, my heart goes fast ands throws in ectopic beats, like thuds, i can fell them, should i be concerned, no other symptoms. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Rasak answered

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