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A few times a month, my heart suddenly starts pounding while i'm lying in bed. it usually lasts two hours or so. what causes this?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Arrhythmia: You may have a heart arrhythmia .See a cardiologist for evaluation

Answered 10/22/2014

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A member asked:

A few times a month, my heart suddenly starts pounding while i'm lying in bed. it usually lasts two hours or so. what causes this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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