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I woke up this & my heart has been beating hard and fast, and almost to like a flutter at time. any type of exertion causes it to beat faster. ?
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Get evaluated: Get evaluated as it sounds like an arrythmia ... Possible atrial fibrillation if pulse irregular. Don't delay.
Answered 8/31/2014
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Fast rate: Consider checking it to see if there is any abnormal heart rhythm or other structural heart problem.
Answered 9/15/2015
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