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Racing heartbeat
Racing heartbeat is a symptom in which a person's heart is beating very fast. A fast heart rate can be normal if a person is excited or exercising. Sometimes a rapid rate is called sinus tachycardia, atrial flutter, or atrial fibrillation, etc..., depending on the type of arrhythmia (heart rhythm or rate problem).
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Constant racing heartbeats?
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random racing and uneven heartbeat when at rest not following activity. Infrequant but typically lasts approx 10min.?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Will someone listen to my heartbeat, it is racing when I lie down. What is the cause of this?
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What should I do if my heart beat is irregular and racing?
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How come my heart beat fast - I took vicodin - 3 hours later paxil (paroxetine) and heart started racing?
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I have racing heart beat at 130 and palpitations; and weakness when I stand... but how long after a virus can you go to the gym?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Can waking up startled with a racing heart beat give you a heart attack or cardiac arrest? (Awful feeling ex: alarm goes off=boom heart JUMPS) :(
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Is a shallow heartbeat dangerous?
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What could be cause of a pounding heartbeat?
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is there a such thing as irregular heartbeat?
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How do I lower my heartbeat using natural methods?
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Is an irregular heartbeat considered very serious?
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