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Having some fluttering feeling on my chest, feels like its my heart? should i be concerned? i have no heart problems that i am aware of

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Dr. Mark Rasak
Dr. Mark Rasakanswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
Depends: Depends on age, cardiac risk factors, associated symptoms, duration, frequency, family history, medications, supplements, caffiene consumption, etc, need a good history and physical. Labs ekg and possibly a holter. May need 2 d echo and possibly an event recorder. The tests will be determined by your dr after your exam.
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