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What Causes Fluttering Feeling On The Chest With BP?

expereincing a fluttering feeling in the extreme left side of my chest below the pectorial muscle that lasts 4 seconds and is spaced apart by 10 seconds . Pulse is normal and am NOT experiencing any pain .

I have experienced this for short period of time for approximately one week , but this morning it has lasted for the past 3 hours . I am on BP medicaion , have had no cardiac issues , last saw my Physician 2 months ago .

67 year old male , am over weight , still activily involved at work ( office environment ). Next appointment with

my Pysician is in 2 months . Level of concern?
Mon, 2 Jun 2014
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Dear friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

Could be muscle twitching (fasciculation)
An event monitor can exclude missed beats…

Take care
Good luck
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What Causes Fluttering Feeling On The Chest With BP?

Dear friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic Could be muscle twitching (fasciculation) An event monitor can exclude missed beats… Take care Good luck