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Shortness of breath rapid heart when standing up slow heart when laying down chest tighteness what could be the medical term for this and how should i treat it?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Cardiac evaluation : Have a cardiac evaluation soon. You may an irregular heart rhythm.

Dr Rhoads and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 8/26/2019

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