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What Causes Pauses In The Heart Beats?
I have a pacemaker and I went to the er because I was feeling what I thought was palpitations. I found out what I am feeling is my pacemaker kicking in. It is doing it about every 5 min and the er told me my heart keeps pausing. what is the reason for this
Tue, 4 Jun 2019
Hi,
It could be an arrhythmia or first-degree heart block. Consult a cardiologist and get evaluated. You can opt for an ECG for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be an arrhythmia or first-degree heart block. Consult a cardiologist and get evaluated. You can opt for an ECG for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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