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Feeling of squeezing in my chest and suddenly my heart beats hard and fast or like fluttering. it doesn't last long, comes and goes randomly. problem?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Might: want to have that checked out to see what your heart rhythm looks like.

Dr Lin agreed

Answered 5/25/2015

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A member asked:

Feeling of squeezing in my chest and suddenly my heart beats hard and fast or like fluttering. it doesn't last long, comes and goes randomly. problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Lin agreed

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