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Can a virus cause palpitations? had ekg,ct,echo,blood work all normal.

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Yes: Carditis or myocarditis can be caused by virus and have palpitations. Pericarditis also could be viral.

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Answered 4/5/2015

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