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What Causes Heart Pounding In Chest?

I am lying at rest and without touching my skin any where I can feel my heart pounding in my chest and feel the beat. it is about 82 beats per minute when I just checked. Why is it beating so strongly against my chest? Is it normal to feel your heart pulsing in your chest when sitting down?
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
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Hi, thank you for posting.

I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns.

Your symptoms are related to palpitations. You should not worry, because in the most common cases palpitations are benign(harmless).

However an electrocardiogram is necessary to rule out any possible cardiac problem.

Consult your cardiologist.

Wish you good health.
Dr. Behar.
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What Causes Heart Pounding In Chest?

Hi, thank you for posting. I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns. Your symptoms are related to palpitations. You should not worry, because in the most common cases palpitations are benign(harmless). However an electrocardiogram is necessary to rule out any possible cardiac problem. Consult your cardiologist. Wish you good health. Dr. Behar.