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What Causes Chest Fluttering Intermittently?

I have a fluttering in my upper chest all day yesterday unless I was active usually could tell when I was sitting, today not as bad but still notice it, I had these all my life usually come and go pretty fast but last todays it has stayed has me concerned..
Mon, 9 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Chest fluttering should always be evaluated for arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart).
So consult cardiologist and get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of Ecg).
You may need anti arrhythmia drug if Holter report is showing abnormal rhythm.
If all these are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart problems.
Sometimes stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms.
So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Chest Fluttering Intermittently?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Chest fluttering should always be evaluated for arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart). So consult cardiologist and get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of Ecg). You may need anti arrhythmia drug if Holter report is showing abnormal rhythm. If all these are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart problems. Sometimes stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.