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Ekg showed prolonged qtc 474. pcp not concerned. seeing cardiologist on monday. frequent palpitations. should i be as worried as i am?

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Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered

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Not really --: you need to calm down -- and wait to see the cardiologist and discuss your concern with him/her. FYI, high dose Zoloft (sertraline) could cause ECG changes and palpitations -

Answered 2/15/2015

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A member asked:

Ekg showed prolonged qtc 474. pcp not concerned. seeing cardiologist on monday. frequent palpitations. should i be as worried as i am?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered

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