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What Causes Skipping Of Heartbeat With Fluttering In Throat?
I have had this problem for many years, however, very recently it is happening more frequently and with longer durations. My heart skips a beat. The next beat is strong and I can feel it in my throat like a flutter. Should I be in the emergency room or should I schedule an appointment with a doctor? What could be causing this? My email is YYYY@YYYY .
Fri, 26 Sep 2014
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Skipped beats in majority of cases seem to be of benign nature.These ectopics can be evaluated through a baseline EkG and a 24H HOLTER EKG.Reduction of intake of alcohol and coffee can reduce the ectopics or missed beats.Stress management can largely contribute to the improvement of the ectopics.A screening 2 dimensional echo can rule out organic heart lesions.Drugs like beta blockers and anxiolytics will help to reduce the ectopics.Consult your doctor for further care.
Thank you
Skipped beats in majority of cases seem to be of benign nature.These ectopics can be evaluated through a baseline EkG and a 24H HOLTER EKG.Reduction of intake of alcohol and coffee can reduce the ectopics or missed beats.Stress management can largely contribute to the improvement of the ectopics.A screening 2 dimensional echo can rule out organic heart lesions.Drugs like beta blockers and anxiolytics will help to reduce the ectopics.Consult your doctor for further care.
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