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Heart skips and get short fast beats when i lay on my right side. goes away when i sit up. why does this happen? i only feel it when laying to right
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Physiology: There can be physiologic issues related to your heart position and the heart beat. This may not be a serious problem. This is something you can discuss with your physician and perhaps see a cardiologist or even an electrophysiologist if this is an issue.
Answered 11/28/2017
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