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What Causes Fluttering In The Center Of The Chest?

I have been having a very hard noticable fluttering in the center of my chest at least 10 times per day. It used to be once in awhile but now it is alot. It happens whether I am sitting ir standing and it is starting to concern me. Could this be a serious problem/
Thu, 16 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Fluttering sensations in chest are mostly due to arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart).
If untreated, arrhythmia can be life threatening.
So we should first rule out arrhythmia in your case.
So consult cardiologist and get done
1. Ecg
2. 2d echo
3. Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg).
You may need anti arrhythmia drug on the basis of these reports.
If these reports are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or other serious heart diseases.
Sometimes, stress and anxiety can also cause Fluttering sensations in chest.
So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Don't worry, you will be alright but first rule out arrhythmia.
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 Fluttering In The Center Of The Chest?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Fluttering sensations in chest are mostly due to arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart). If untreated, arrhythmia can be life threatening. So we should first rule out arrhythmia in your case. So consult cardiologist and get done 1. Ecg 2. 2d echo 3. Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg). You may need anti arrhythmia drug on the basis of these reports. If these reports are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or other serious heart diseases. Sometimes, stress and anxiety can also cause Fluttering sensations in chest. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Don t worry, you will be alright but first rule out arrhythmia. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.