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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
Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 60 years experience
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
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