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Got startled awake by loud laughing, wasn't asleep for maybe 5 minutes. i've heard arrythmias can cause this. long qt, brugada? i'm scared to sleep.
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Anxiety disorder: Anxiety disorder symptoms are common, Brugada and long QT lots less. See your doctor and discuss this problem. If you need cardiac work up you can get it, if you need more effective anxiety therapy likewise.
Answered 1/2/2016
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