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How to tell if i have a heart attack cause i got anxiety tachycardia palpitations?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Possible : Superimposed on other risks anxiety may lead to some increased pulse rate, but not usually irregularities look at american heart " simple seven" and get yourself a plan! to be healthy.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 8/19/2013

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