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What Causes Skipping Of Heartbeat And Pressure In The Left Arm During Pregnancy?

Hi..I am almost 15 weeks pregnant but from past few days I am feeling as my heart stopped for one second and then again start beating as usual.it happens 2 to 4 times in a day.I am also feeling little pressure on my left arm..My blood pressure,pulse rate and my ECG report is normal.I also went to internalist and then cardiologist but both were of same opinion that I am all right this is just because of first time pregnancy..But I am intensely worried what s going on with me..I am highly frustrated kindly help me..
posted on Sat, 11 Feb 2017
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Hello,

It might be a wrong perception arising out of anxiety.

Consult a physician and get a serial ECG to rule out any possible cardiac arrhythmia.

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

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Skipping Of Heartbeat And Pressure In The Left Arm During Pregnancy?

Hello, It might be a wrong perception arising out of anxiety. Consult a physician and get a serial ECG to rule out any possible cardiac arrhythmia. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician