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Is Feeling Of Missed Heartbeat Concerning?

I was sitting watching TV when it felt like my heart almost stopped for a beat, and when it started again, it was a very powerful beat and it seemed fast. It startled me more than any other time this has happened. On any given day, I can be still and quite and I can feel my heart beating in my chest. I ve had this feeling of a very powerful beat before Just wondering if I should be concerned?
Tue, 9 Sep 2014
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Sir,
Please make sure you are taking sound sleep and anxeity level should be low. Extra beat is normal phenomenon called as VPC/APC . please get at least one ECG done. In my opinion your heart should be normal.
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Is Feeling Of Missed Heartbeat Concerning?

Sir, Please make sure you are taking sound sleep and anxeity level should be low. Extra beat is normal phenomenon called as VPC/APC . please get at least one ECG done. In my opinion your heart should be normal.