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I've been shaky, anxious, and feeling my heart thump in my chest when i lay down. i've been like this for about four hours. cause?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

There are a number: of arrhythmias that can produce symptoms like you describe. It is impossible to determine this over the internet. In particular you have not indicated what your heart rate (pulse) is. If your pulse is faster than 120 BPM while lying down I would suggest you go to get checked out now.

Answered 11/23/2015

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A member asked:

I've been shaky, anxious, and feeling my heart thump in my chest when i lay down. i've been like this for about four hours. cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

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