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Palpitations that wake me from sleep gasping & catching breath. 2 week holter. cardiologist says i am fine but i am scared that it wakes me up at night. only happens during sleep. could this still be serious?
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It could be serious; however it is more important to pay attention to what happened before you woke up like were you having a nightmare and pay attention to the nature of your dreams.
Answered 12/27/2022
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Might be sleep apnea type of disorder. I would be useful if someone had ability to observe you sleeping and report if you have snoring. A sleep study by a sleep study doctor could provide further insight. Blood tests should include measurement of Magnesium.
Answered 12/28/2022
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