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Im 30. no high bp, no prev. heart hx sometimes when sitting and exhaling i feel this quick sinking, fluttering feeling in chest. what does this mean?

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Hard to: Say. Sometimes anxiety and stress may feel that way. It is prudent to have your MD evaluate this

Dr Oleary and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/24/2018

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