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I've been experiencing a fluttering sensation in my chest (i suppose where the sternum is) for the past two weeks. heart palpitations?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Palpitations: These are caused by many things. Stress, excitement, irritants both physical and chemical, pressure like a hiatal hernia or esophageal push or pull, and primary heart things, the causes are very many in number.

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

I've been experiencing a fluttering sensation in my chest (i suppose where the sternum is) for the past two weeks. heart palpitations?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

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