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A member asked:

I have a mod-large pericardial effusion. is it normal for it to cause a gurgling feeling in chest. it feels different than palpitations.

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Dr. Amrit Singh answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No: U may feel heaviness but usually no feeling like that you may have SXs like sob with minimal exertion weakness dizziness it is a serious condition its reason should be found out u should treat underlying conditions

Answered 3/15/2018

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