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What Causes No Breathing During CATH?

I just got out of the hosp. I had a stint placed 3 yr ago and had chest pains last week so I went to hosp. they did a cath and found no problems well last night in the hosp they said wile I was sleeping my heart stopped 4 times and the longest time was 4 seconds I have been what seems like forgetting to breath what could cause this? the dr sent me for a ct it came back ok so they released me
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,

After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that skipped heartbeat for 4 sec is a significant pause in heart conduction which should be managed to avoid any unpleasant cardiac events.

It's recommended for you to get a Holter done for a minimum of 48 hours and consult an electrophysiologist for further management.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
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What Causes No Breathing During CATH?

Hello, After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that skipped heartbeat for 4 sec is a significant pause in heart conduction which should be managed to avoid any unpleasant cardiac events. It s recommended for you to get a Holter done for a minimum of 48 hours and consult an electrophysiologist for further management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist