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What Causes Ectopic Heartbeat?
hi My son was born 6 days ago with an ectopic heartbeat,It seemed to be every second heart beat was irregular but after reviewing the holter monitor results it seems the irregular beat is a series of smaller ones.Blood is still circulating properly and he is otherwise normal have any of you doctors seen this before and what was the outcome.He is still being monitored to gather more info
Mon, 6 Jun 2016
Hello there
I understand your concern
The ectopics seem to be benign as they are common in new borns .However your son needs to be under supervision for the time being
Please share the info as it comes
Hope for the best
I understand your concern
The ectopics seem to be benign as they are common in new borns .However your son needs to be under supervision for the time being
Please share the info as it comes
Hope for the best
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