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Is It Normal To Have Fluttering Sensation In Middle Of Chest After Having Heart Catheter The Previous Day?

I had a heart cath yesterday(Friday) and today I ve been having fluttering sensations in the middle of my chest. I ve had 2 other caths over the past 3 years..a stint placement with the first and don t remember feeling anything like this...Is sensation normal?
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
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hello
-such sensations can be normal and should not be of much concern if there are no other symptoms like-chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness or loss of consciousness
- is symptoms are recurrent - please get an EKG done
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Is It Normal To Have Fluttering Sensation In Middle Of Chest After Having Heart Catheter The Previous Day?

hello -such sensations can be normal and should not be of much concern if there are no other symptoms like-chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness or loss of consciousness - is symptoms are recurrent - please get an EKG done