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When i sleep at night im awaken it feel like i can't breath so i jump and my heart is beating crazy i made an appoi.tment but have to wait a whole month?
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Arrhythmia : Sounds as though your symptoms may indicate an arrhythmia . A 48 hour holter (frequent/daily occurance) or event monitor (infrequent event) will likely confirm suspected diagnosis.
Answered 3/26/2013
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