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Sometimes(once in a week) i suffer from some sort of vibrations in my chest for 3-4 secs. will it give me cardiac arrest?

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No: probably not but a basic work up with labs , echo, event monitor to confirm. Avoid caffeine and other stimulants.

Dr Davis agreed

Answered 7/15/2014

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A member asked:

Sometimes(once in a week) i suffer from some sort of vibrations in my chest for 3-4 secs. will it give me cardiac arrest?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Dr Davis agreed

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