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I've been having palpations in my chest for over a week. my dr says it anxiety i don't think it is i have no stress ?

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Monitor: Ask a doctor to put a monitor on you for a day or so. They'll be able to tell you whether it is something that needs treatment.

Dr Foster agreed

Answered 10/16/2014

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