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I had a pericardial window now i have increased hr & a flutter w/ every heart beat 80% of the time. told dr. they said i'm fine. i know i'm not. help?

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Dr. Sheldon Brownstein answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Flutter: If you feel fluttering not captured on Ekg than an event recorder may be helpful

Answered 8/22/2016

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A member asked:

I had a pericardial window now i have increased hr & a flutter w/ every heart beat 80% of the time. told dr. they said i'm fine. i know i'm not. help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sheldon Brownstein answered

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