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What is the reason you wake up with a racing heart?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 45 years experience
Many reasons: A forgotten nightmare and an episode of supraventricular tachycardia are the two best bets. If it takes your breath away or is accompanied by pain, or if you feel otherwise unwell, let your physician know.
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