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My heart flutters sometimes. it beats faster for just a few seconds. what is the cause of this and do i need to get it checked out? i had a murmur onc

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Palpitations: You're describing palpitations. The significance of palpitations depends on your heart's overall condition. Every adult feels their heart beat out of rhythm sometimes. If you're finding it troublesome, you should get it checked out.

Answered 9/15/2017

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