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Strange fluttering sensation in my sternum area, right in the center of my chest, it doesnt last long, periodically during the day what could it be?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Requires exam: Cannot be diagnosed with the information you provided. Multiple possibilities all of which will require an exan, bloof tersting and an EKG.

Answered 9/18/2018

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A member asked:

Strange fluttering sensation in my sternum area, right in the center of my chest, it doesnt last long, periodically during the day what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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