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What do you suggest if my heart has been skipping beats and parts of my body are swelling.?

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Dr. Stanley Berger answered

Where's swelling?: Palpitations may be benign however if you have progressive swelling in your legs, you should see you doctor soon as this may be an indication of heart disease. Irregular heart rhythm with structural heart disease is a more serious problem.

Answered 8/3/2014

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What do you suggest if my heart has been skipping beats and parts of my body are swelling.?

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Dr. Stanley Berger answered

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