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I feel like someone is sat on my chest and can't get my breath i was in a&e on thursday and they said i have an irregular heart beat can it be that?

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Need more info: irregular heart beats are significant as is the symptom of not being able top catch your breath. Even at your age heart problems can occur that are serious I would suggest that you visit your family physician for a checkup and a possible referral to a cardiologist.

Dr Erner agreed

Answered 7/20/2014

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