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I don't drink much, but after i drink say 3 pints of lager my heart always starts to race, why is that?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Check with your doc: You are probably very sensitive to alcohol. Your heart is racing. This could be facilitated by electrolyte disorders such as potassium, magnesium or phosphate. Better check with your doc and ask if echo is useful for you.

Answered 4/5/2013

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