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Intermittent heart palpitations & minor chest pain, slight breathlessness w/ climbing stair, fingernails white, separating from bed, alcohol related ?

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Dr. Alan Heldman answered

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Exertional symptoms: Palpitations and chest pain which are related to exertion are likely to indicate a heart problem, and should be evaluated by a cardiologist.

Answered 9/15/2017

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A member asked:

Intermittent heart palpitations & minor chest pain, slight breathlessness w/ climbing stair, fingernails white, separating from bed, alcohol related ?

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Dr. Alan Heldman answered

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