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Heart flutters when im laying down or sitting. could this be serious?
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Maybe: Palpitations can be arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) or stress or many other things. See your doctor for a careful history and physical and maybe some additional testing.
Answered 3/8/2013
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Lately heart flutters when I lay down to go to bed. Also sometimes when I bend over. All tests normal, EKG/24 monitor/stress ekg. Shud I get 2nd opin?
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