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What Causes Fluttering Below Sternum And Heart Palpitation?
I have a fluttering just below my sternum. It started about a week ago. I do have heart palpatations on occasion, but this is different.... it does not feel far enough left to be my heart. It lasts for a few seconds and then disappears only to reappear many times a day. I tried cutting down on cafeine and that seemed to help but after a day with little cafeine it actually got worse at night. Any ideas?
Wed, 20 Jun 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
After going through your medical details, I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that heart fluttering or palpitations can be due underlying heart disease or any rhythm disorder which needs a proper evaluation to avoid complications.Kindly get an ECG and echocardiography done and consult a physician with reports for further management.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind Regards
Dr. Bhanu Partap
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
After going through your medical details, I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that heart fluttering or palpitations can be due underlying heart disease or any rhythm disorder which needs a proper evaluation to avoid complications.Kindly get an ECG and echocardiography done and consult a physician with reports for further management.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind Regards
Dr. Bhanu Partap
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