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    I often feel palpitations. Is this something to worry about?

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  • Dr Praveen Indraratna

    Cardiologist (Heart Specialist)

    Dr. Praveen Indraratna is an award-winning, Australian-trained cardiologist who possesses a broad range of expertise in various cardiac conditions. With a friendly, professional, and compassionate … View Profile

    Palpitations have many causes, and many are not even due to a heart problem. However, some palpitations are caused by serious heart arrhythmias that need further assessment. Often, your cardiologist may require you to wear a heart monitor to try and ‘capture’ what your heart rate and rhythm is doing at the time of symptoms. There are several types of heart monitors, and they can last from up to 1 day to 3 years.

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