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My resting heartrate is 152 & irregular. also shortof breath.?
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Ambulance can help: A person who was previously normal, and then gets an irregular heart rate over 150, and also has shortness of breath, should be evaluated at the E.R. That means calling 911 and riding the ambulance there, which means not waiting at home to see if the symptoms go away.
Answered 12/9/2013
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