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What Causes Fluttering In Chest?

I have a "fluttering" in my chest, just a little to the left of center. It doesn't hurt..it feels more like a surge of ...I don't know, like something is passing through a somewhat smaller column and it "surges" through the opening. It's been happening for over two months at different times of the day. It never happens when I'm exercising. I think I should get it checked before I participate in a 3 day walk....I'm 59, female, 5'1" and 166 lbs.
Fri, 10 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely get it checked.
Fluttering sensations in left sided chest are commonly due to arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart).
And if not treated promptly, arrhythmia can be life threatening.
So better to consult cardiologist and get done
1. Ecg
2. 2d echo
3. Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg).
If these reports show arrhythmia then you will have to take anti arrhythmia drug.
But if these reports are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart diseases.
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 Chest?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely get it checked. Fluttering sensations in left sided chest are commonly due to arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart). And if not treated promptly, arrhythmia can be life threatening. So better to consult cardiologist and get done 1. Ecg 2. 2d echo 3. Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg). If these reports show arrhythmia then you will have to take anti arrhythmia drug. But if these reports are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.