A member asked:

I have a fluttering feeling in my chest feels like waves i get light headed and sleepy a lot of fatigue is this something serious ?

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Dr. Rodolfo Farhy answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Palpitations: Chest fluttering could be a benign condition, but could be the initial symptoms of something more serious like atrial fibrillation. You will benefit by having a monitor recording those episodes. Ask to be seen by a cardiologist.

Answered 10/29/2015

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Sleep apnea: Talk to your doctor to see if you could have sleep apnea which typically make done fatigued and sleepy. Heart palpitations are also quite common in patients with sleep apnea.

Answered 12/31/2013

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