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Are heart palpitations really that common in normal people? some drs have told me they are and the more people i talk to i'm hearing "yeah mine does that sometimes" they're ruining my life but cardio & gp says i'm fine

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YES: Occational palpitations are not uncommon in the normal population, the majority of which are short loved and benign.

Answered 12/18/2018

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A member asked:

Are heart palpitations really that common in normal people? some drs have told me they are and the more people i talk to i'm hearing "yeah mine does that sometimes" they're ruining my life but cardio & gp says i'm fine

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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