Why does my heart pound so hard when I lie down?

Why does my heart pound so hard when I lie down?
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I don’t want to make medical decisions for you, but have you seen a doctor? Heart palpitations and uncomfortable left side sounds like bad news heart-wise that you may wish to get checked out.
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