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Could Stress Be Causing Irregular Heartbeats In A 79 Yr Old?

My father is 79 years old. In the last couple days his pulse skipped a beat. He took his blood pressure at home it was good. The blood pressure monitor said irregular heartbeat. He is under some stress right now could that be causing this? Thank you, Gina
Tue, 5 Aug 2014
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Stress can provoke irregular heartbeat probably tachycardia
In my opinion to be safe is recommended to schedule an EKG
Hope my answer will help you
Regards
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Could Stress Be Causing Irregular Heartbeats In A 79 Yr Old?

Dear Stress can provoke irregular heartbeat probably tachycardia In my opinion to be safe is recommended to schedule an EKG Hope my answer will help you Regards