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I keep having feelings like my heart is thumping out of my chest and i struggle breathing it keeps happening at night?

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24 hour recording: A simple 24 hour recording of your heart rhythm ("holter monitor") will provide an accurate diagnosis of your symptoms which will lead to targeted treatment.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I keep having feelings like my heart is thumping out of my chest and i struggle breathing it keeps happening at night?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

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