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When i sleep at night i feel my heart is pumping very fast but my pulse is 85 bpm. i feel like i am going to have an heart attack but don't have pain.

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Dr. Daniel Zanger answered

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Palpitations : Sensation of your heart beat is not uncommon when we sleep and our heart is in closer proximity to our chest . Don't believe your are having a heart attack but consult a physician

Answered 2/18/2015

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A member asked:

When i sleep at night i feel my heart is pumping very fast but my pulse is 85 bpm. i feel like i am going to have an heart attack but don't have pain.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Daniel Zanger answered

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