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I get heart flutters and thumping sensations every day which can cause shortness of breath?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

This needs: evaluation by your Primary Care Provider who can obtain an EKG which may give the answer or if necessary a continuous MONITOR (HOLTER) may be necessary. Palpitations with SHORTNESS OF BREATH NEED EVALUATION ASAP! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Dr Seibert and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/10/2018

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