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Had heart checked, echo, stress test, etc. normal, i notice palpitations/fast beats upon lying down and laying on left side. is this abnormal?

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Dr. Harinder Gill answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Palpitations: The symptoms are abnormal; was an ambulatory ECG obtained when symptomatic? Basic labs including Thyroid assessment?

Answered 11/12/2015

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