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I've been noticing a few nights this past month(including tonight)when i barley start to fall asleep i instantly wake up with a racing heart and feeling like my whole body is shutting down like(shortness of breath)(doom feeling)but quicky goes away.

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Dr. Rifat Naghmi answered

Fast heart rate: You may be having a heart rate abnormality (arrhythmia) such as supraventricular tachycardia. You must see your doctor or a cardiologist.

Answered 12/24/2020

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A member asked:

I've been noticing a few nights this past month(including tonight)when i barley start to fall asleep i instantly wake up with a racing heart and feeling like my whole body is shutting down like(shortness of breath)(doom feeling)but quicky goes away.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rifat Naghmi answered

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