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What Causes Skipping Heart Beat?
I'm 39 and have been diagnosed with arrhythmia and a click. I do get skipped beats fairly often, but I've learned that's my "normal." I had the flu yesterday and for the past 36 hours my heart has been skipping beats regularly to where I have to cough to get it to regulate. I haven't taken any meds or caffeine to initiate this increased frequency. Just wondering at what point to see a doctor for this, if at all.
Mon, 18 May 2015
Dear Sir/Madam
Thanks for your query.
Any rhythm disorder of heart warrants investigation and diagnosis till it is identified and proved that it is benign. (Yes , there are benign rhythm disorders of heart.)
However, following conditions warrant urgent consultation with your doctor.
1. Loss of consciousness/ unexplained fall/ Dizziness/ blackout/ seizures/ anginal chest pain/ breathlessness associated with episode of rhythm disorder.
2. Symptomatic rhythm disorder which bothers you.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
Thanks for your query.
Any rhythm disorder of heart warrants investigation and diagnosis till it is identified and proved that it is benign. (Yes , there are benign rhythm disorders of heart.)
However, following conditions warrant urgent consultation with your doctor.
1. Loss of consciousness/ unexplained fall/ Dizziness/ blackout/ seizures/ anginal chest pain/ breathlessness associated with episode of rhythm disorder.
2. Symptomatic rhythm disorder which bothers you.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
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