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What exactly does it mean when my heart beats very heavily out of nowhere?
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Palpitations: This uncomfortable awareness of your heartbeat is called a palpitation. It's usually caused by an abnormal electrical rhythm. There are tests and procedures a cardiac electrophysiologist can do to diagnose and treat these problems.
Answered 11/21/2013
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