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What Causes Hard Heart Beats?

Hi,my name is Pam.I was just sitting down for a moment.My heart jumped in my chest like it skipped a beat and caused me to cough as if the air was forced out of my lungs!I don't think this is serious, but I do wonder what causes it!I sometimes feel as if my lower rib cage is aching afterwards!!Many thanks :)
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Hello Pam and thank you for using HCM.
I carefully read your question and I understand your curiosity and a little concern. But as you thought its nothing serious and you don't have to worry.
As you describe, my opinion is that we are dealing simply with an Exstrasystol. This are irregullar beats, originating from the heart. They are premature electrical impulses independent of normal sinus rhythm. They originate in some part of the heart other than the normal heart impulse. They give this sensation like an escaped beat, a palpitation or an anxiety sensation.
In young and healthy people this are quite normal. They are caused sometimes by stress, excessive consumption of Coffey or caffeine products.
If you feel that this episodes are increasing or are interfering in your daily live, only than i will recommend you to consult your cardiologist to make some examination.Until than you don't have to worry.
Hope I was helpful. Wish you good health
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What Causes Hard Heart Beats?

Hello Pam and thank you for using HCM. I carefully read your question and I understand your curiosity and a little concern. But as you thought its nothing serious and you don t have to worry. As you describe, my opinion is that we are dealing simply with an Exstrasystol. This are irregullar beats, originating from the heart. They are premature electrical impulses independent of normal sinus rhythm. They originate in some part of the heart other than the normal heart impulse. They give this sensation like an escaped beat, a palpitation or an anxiety sensation. In young and healthy people this are quite normal. They are caused sometimes by stress, excessive consumption of Coffey or caffeine products. If you feel that this episodes are increasing or are interfering in your daily live, only than i will recommend you to consult your cardiologist to make some examination.Until than you don t have to worry. Hope I was helpful. Wish you good health