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Heart palpitations
Pounding heartbeat is a symptom in which a person senses that his heart is beating very strongly, such as during exercising. Pounding heartbeat, without other chest or heart symptoms, can be normal if it happens only during exercise. Otherwise, a medical problem may be the cause.
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Common
Body locations
Chest
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