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What Could Cause Irregular Heart Rate?

Hi, I'm Sean Marsh and I have been exorcising constantly since the beginning of this month and have started getting these short delays in my heart with a sudden thud. Is there any cure for this problem? I hear that it is caused from stress. I went for a seven mile walk the other day and it started happening.
Thu, 20 Aug 2015
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Hello!

Thank you for asking on HCM!

I read carefully your question and understand your concern.

It is normal to have some ectopic beats and tachycardia during physical activity and anxiety.

But a cardiac arrhythmia can not be ruled out, based only on your symptomatology.

I recommend consulting with the GP for a physical examination, a resting ECG and some tests like: a routine blood test, thyroid hormone levels, kidney and liver function tests, blood sugar and blood electrolytes, to exclude other causes of cardiac arrhythmia.

An ambulatory 24 hour ECG monitoring may be necessary to exclude possible cardiac arrhythmia.

Hope to have been of help!

Best wishes,

Dr. Iliri
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What Could Cause Irregular Heart Rate?

Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! I read carefully your question and understand your concern. It is normal to have some ectopic beats and tachycardia during physical activity and anxiety. But a cardiac arrhythmia can not be ruled out, based only on your symptomatology. I recommend consulting with the GP for a physical examination, a resting ECG and some tests like: a routine blood test, thyroid hormone levels, kidney and liver function tests, blood sugar and blood electrolytes, to exclude other causes of cardiac arrhythmia. An ambulatory 24 hour ECG monitoring may be necessary to exclude possible cardiac arrhythmia. Hope to have been of help! Best wishes, Dr. Iliri