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What Causes Ectopic Heartbeats?
Posted on
Fri, 4 Aug 2017
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Fri, 4 Aug 2017
Answered on
Mon, 21 Aug 2017
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Question : my heart seems to be adding an extra beat then pause
Brief Answer:
Please refer to the detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir
After reading the medical query raised by you I would like to tell you that this is known as ECTOPIC beats.
Ectopics are generally harmless if they are not very frequent. But if they are occurring quite frequently then they can interfere with filling of the blood inside the heart and needs evaluation.
It's advisable to get an ECG done to see the frequency of the ectopics and also to rule out any cardiac rhythm abnormality. Also cut down the intake of caffeine containing drinks like coffee if you are having them too much. Also smoking should completely be stopped.
I hope this information will answer your query.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu partap
Please refer to the detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir
After reading the medical query raised by you I would like to tell you that this is known as ECTOPIC beats.
Ectopics are generally harmless if they are not very frequent. But if they are occurring quite frequently then they can interfere with filling of the blood inside the heart and needs evaluation.
It's advisable to get an ECG done to see the frequency of the ectopics and also to rule out any cardiac rhythm abnormality. Also cut down the intake of caffeine containing drinks like coffee if you are having them too much. Also smoking should completely be stopped.
I hope this information will answer your query.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu partap
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