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What Causes Irregular Heartbeat?
Question: I have an irregular Heartbeat as it skips beats frequently at times. Blood pressure and heart rate is normal. I am eighty years old. Should I be concerned about the skipping?
Brief Answer:
irregular heart beat
Detailed Answer:
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You are concerned about an irregular heart beat. It feels like your heart is skipping. I would strongly urge you to be seen by your doctor and have an EKG performed. The irregular heart beat maybe as simple as PVCs or premature contractions or it could be as serious as atrial fibrillation. Without an EKG we can no hypothesize as to the cause of your missed beats. Therefore, I urge you to see your doctor for an EKG
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irregular heart beat
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You are concerned about an irregular heart beat. It feels like your heart is skipping. I would strongly urge you to be seen by your doctor and have an EKG performed. The irregular heart beat maybe as simple as PVCs or premature contractions or it could be as serious as atrial fibrillation. Without an EKG we can no hypothesize as to the cause of your missed beats. Therefore, I urge you to see your doctor for an EKG
I hope this answers your question. Please contact us again with any of your health care concerns or questions
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