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Hi, for a few months now i get horrible heart palpitations. not sure if it is due to hormones. i also use chronic cholesterol tablets...20mg per day.

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Dr. Christopher Burress answered

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Need to see Doctor: If you are having "palpitations" you could be having an arrythmia that needs treatment. I recommend you see your local Doctor for a History, Physical, EKG, and Possible Holter monitor testing to evaluate for a pathologic arrythmia.

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Answered 1/17/2018

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A member asked:

Hi, for a few months now i get horrible heart palpitations. not sure if it is due to hormones. i also use chronic cholesterol tablets...20mg per day.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christopher Burress answered

Dr Singh and 2 doctors agreed

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