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Denver, CO
A 60-year-old female asked:

Sometimes heart feels like it does a summersault in my chest the feels like it's fluttering, hard time catching breath and dizzy, become very pale?

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Dr. Gayle Valeros
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Need to see a doctor: If you are having these symptoms now, call 911 and seek IMMEDIATE medical attention as you may be having a life-threatening arrhythmia. If you are asymptomatic, schedule an appointment with your PCP or a Cardiologist as soon as possible for evaluation and diagnostic testing.
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Last updated May 4, 2016

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