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I find myself startled at anything- spider on wall, cars beeping, even a tap on shoulder when i don't see it coming! prone to future heart attack?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Unlikely: i don't think you are more likely than anyone else to die of a heart attack simply due to this abnormal startle reflex. But that certainly is abnormal and likely bears looking into simply to improve your quality of life.
Answered 11/26/2014
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