- Male
- 28 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm experiencing some heart-related issues that are making me a bit anxious. Back in December 2019, I had a fast heartbeat and some pain on my left side, so I went to a cardio doctor in Patna. After running an ECG, he prescribed me clonozepam, etizola, and a beta blocker, which really helped at the time. But lately, I've been noticing this fluttering sensation in my heart, and it's making me wonder if it's something I should be worried about or if it's fine to just ignore it. Could you give me some advice on this?
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Visit your Physician for appropriate management
Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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