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What Causes Fluttering Sensation In The Chest?

I have been having heart flutter a lot the past 4-5 days. I am on several meds (none for heart) and I have anxiety issues. I would experience an occasional flutter every week or two for years but this past week I may experience it 20 times a day. Just curious as to what it could be and what I should do?
Tue, 12 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Possibility of stress and anxiety related chest fluttering is more likely.
But better to rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) for your flutterings.
So get done ecg and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of Ecg).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or heart disease.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.
Yoi may need anxiolytic drugs too.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
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 Sensation In The Chest?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Possibility of stress and anxiety related chest fluttering is more likely. But better to rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) for your flutterings. So get done ecg and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of Ecg). If all these are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or heart disease. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. Yoi may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.