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All my tests were negative but every time i get up my heart races and i get lightheaded and feel like fainting. then i have to lay down to recover?
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Orthostatics: You need to see your doctor for a full cardiovascular evaluation including Orthostatics to see what your blood pressure and pulse are in different positions. You are very young you need to give a good history. Get going
Answered 1/14/2016
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