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Could a moderate hyatal hernia cause heart palpatations?
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No: Certain types of hiatal hernas and esophagael motility disorders canmimic chest pain. If the cardiac workup is negative, you need eso manometry, and UGI xray and esophagael ph monotoring.
Answered 1/13/2018
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