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Every night as i'm starting to fall asleep it feels like my heart starts racing and it feels like i can't breathe . happens 2-3 times per night?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Suggest a holter: Monitor for further evaluation

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 7/11/2014

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When i sleep at night right before i fall asleep sometimes it feels like my heart skips a beat fluters i open my eyes breathe then its gone ?Comments

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Woke up 2hrs after falling asleep, short of breath and a racing heart. Felt better and was able to go back to sleep within a couple of hours. Could this have been heart related or just a panic attack?

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I have a oximeter that shows my heart rate. It does normal rythem. But it has been dipping down when my pulse goes up. I have been so tired that I fall asleep for 2 days now. No chest pains, no shortness of breath?

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When Im asleep. I feel my heart beat faster and faster until i realize i cant breath and am forcing myself to wake up. Very concerning and only happens when at night. Any clue to why this is happening?

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I'm 41 and I keep getting short of breath and when that happens my heart rate seems to be rapid. I also for a few weeks my hands keep falling asleep?

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