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For the last few weeks, I have been having heart palpitations that make me feel like my heart is flipping and thumping hard. I am currently 18 weeks pregnant. It happens all throughout the day in spells. My blood pressure is normal. Should I be concerned and see a cardiologist?
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Heart palpitations can be normal and non harmful during pregnancy. But there's always a chance that there is a underlying health condition. So if the symptoms continue I suggest you see your doctor for further evaluation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Do Palpitations During Pregnancy Indicate?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Heart palpitations can be normal and non harmful during pregnancy. But there s always a chance that there is a underlying health condition. So if the symptoms continue I suggest you see your doctor for further evaluation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.