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Could Chest Pain, Shortness Of Breath And Dizziness Diagnosed As Possible Premature Atrial Complex Be Concerning?

hi i went to the er the other day with chest pains and shortness of breath and dizziness and i fainted the morning before and the er doctor told me he thought from what i explained it was premature atrial complex and i was just wondering if that was the start of a fib and is it something i need to be concerned about? the pains went away but they started back again today
Mon, 3 Mar 2014
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Dear friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

YES…
You need more investigations like Holter and Stress EKG – for further assessment and assistance.
Simple Atrial Premature can not cause these…

Take care     
Wishing all well
God bless
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Could Chest Pain, Shortness Of Breath And Dizziness Diagnosed As Possible Premature Atrial Complex Be Concerning?

Dear friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic YES… You need more investigations like Holter and Stress EKG – for further assessment and assistance. Simple Atrial Premature can not cause these… Take care Wishing all well God bless