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I'm a healthy active 26yr old woman. sometimes after i eat or briskly walk or climb stairs it feels like my heart is beating out of my chest. ?
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A symptom/perception: but not an certain indicator of heart problem(s). Since heart rate & strength of contraction are controlled by autonomic nervous system with strong emotional input, fear could be an exacerbating factor in perceptions. Suggest checking & optimizing (normal does not mean healthy) NMR lipoproteins, HbA1c, BP & consider getting a echocardiogram; being sure to get, understand & keep copy of the videos.
Answered 2/18/2016
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