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When lying down to sleep at night i get chest tightness like my ribs are being squeezed, shortness of breath & palpitations. esp after day of exercise. when waking up in the morning, i'm much better. struggling to sleep?
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Cardiac evaluation : Please see your physician. Cardiac palpitations and shortness of breath may be caused by cardiac disease. Avoid caffeine and please follow up.
Answered 8/19/2019
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