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What do you suggest if my heart beating weird for a short time?

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Dr. James Chapman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Discuss with your dr: Further testing such as an overnight heart monitor, and/or an echocardiogram may be helpful to determine the cause and the significance.

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 7/27/2014

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