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Sometimes my heart just decides to beat fast that it reaches 140 per min. is it really dangerous ?
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Svt: It could be a supra-ventricular tachycardia . However, it needs to be confirmed by an ekg or holter. See your doctor if you have frequent episodes.
Answered 6/12/2017
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