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What Causes Burping And Skipping Heartbeat?
I'm 60 years of age. All EKGs that I have had show normal. Cholestoral level 117. Lately, every once in a while, I get a "hollow' feeling in my chest and it feels like my heart skips a beat. I also have the urge to "burp" when this happens and after burping the feeling subsides.
Any clues?
Any clues?
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
Hi,
It may be caused by some type of arrhythmias, which called extrasystoly. In this case from time to time heart contracts prematurely, and you have such complaints, if it is not frequent than 30 in an hour, nothing to worry, as small amount of premature beats may happen in healthy adults. If it is more frequent, then I would advise you to undergo 24 hour ECG monitoring (holter test).
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
It may be caused by some type of arrhythmias, which called extrasystoly. In this case from time to time heart contracts prematurely, and you have such complaints, if it is not frequent than 30 in an hour, nothing to worry, as small amount of premature beats may happen in healthy adults. If it is more frequent, then I would advise you to undergo 24 hour ECG monitoring (holter test).
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
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