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I've been having serious heart pain. my heart will speed up alot at random times. it gets hard for me to breathe at these times. it's getting worse.

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

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Panic or PSVT or: Panic attacks can commonly cause these symptoms in a 21 year old female. A cardiac workup per your doctor is needed to rule out more serious but more often treatable heart conditions.

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Answered 1/2/2016

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Dr. Ibrahim ElGendy answered

Visist doctor.: There are many causes, please take it serious and visit your GP as soon as possible.

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Answered 7/10/2017

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A member asked:

I've been having serious heart pain. my heart will speed up alot at random times. it gets hard for me to breathe at these times. it's getting worse.

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

Dr. Ibrahim ElGendy answered

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

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