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If all the test have been done to rule out any problems would it be fair to compare benign heart palpitations to a eye/muscle twitch or a hiccup maybe? cardio said he didn't think they were anything "physiological' whatever that means

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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Maybe: To the extent that those conditions are not voluntarily under your control and pose no significant risk, and presuming that your medical doctor has concluded that they pose no risk, then I do think that is a fair comparison.

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Answered 12/26/2018

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A member asked:

If all the test have been done to rule out any problems would it be fair to compare benign heart palpitations to a eye/muscle twitch or a hiccup maybe? cardio said he didn't think they were anything "physiological' whatever that means

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Dr Zimon and 2 doctors agreed

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