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Can Stomach Gas In Chest Cause Heart To Flutter?

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Posted on Mon, 13 Oct 2014
Question: can stomach gas in chest cause your heart to flutter
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Yes, stomach gas might trigger atrial arrhythmia and/or flutter. One of the principal mechanism of arrhythmia is trigger activity (alcohol, caffeine, carbonated drink or stomach gas ect).

All the best!
Dr.Klerida
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Can Stomach Gas In Chest Cause Heart To Flutter?

Brief Answer: Yes... Detailed Answer: Hi, Yes, stomach gas might trigger atrial arrhythmia and/or flutter. One of the principal mechanism of arrhythmia is trigger activity (alcohol, caffeine, carbonated drink or stomach gas ect). All the best! Dr.Klerida