10 Irregular Heartbeat Symptoms
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3. Chest Discomfort
Chest pain, tightness, pressure and other unusual sensations may be caused by an irregular heartbeat. Some people say it feels like a tight band wrapped around their chest, while others have more localized pain or discomfort.
Unfortunately, many individuals mistake these serious symptoms as heartburn or some other benign issue. Whether it turns out to be arrhythmia or a cardiac event, when someone has these types of symptoms, emergency medical attention is required.
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