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What can cause a very hard pounding heart in a fit 21 year old.?
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An arrhythmia : Get checked out by your doctor. You may have some form of arrhythmia (irregular heart beat). The doctors should also do an ekg to make sure the heart itself is in good shape.
Answered 7/21/2012
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