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Could sadness cause heart flutter?
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Unlikely: Anxiety can cause palpitations, the sensation that one's heart is pounding. Sadness is not associated with heart rhythm irregularities. Heart flutter should be evaluated by your pcp.
Answered 6/4/2014
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No: Stress can cause arrhythmia -- but atrial flutter requires preexisting substrate.
Answered 2/7/2017
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No : Sorry for your sadness but it doesn't cause heart flutter. Hope things brighten up!
Answered 11/16/2012
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