Question 1

what to do if i get skipped heart beats when i exercise, should i continue?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Majority of the time these are pre-mature beats that don't cause any problems.  Associated symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, sweating, heart racing faster than normal can indicate a more serious problem.  Associated medical problems such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes are factors as well.  I recommend you see your doctor for further evaluation.

Question 2

i had skipped heart beats and went to a doctor and the ekg test came back fine, but my heart still skips occasionally, unsure why?

Accepted Answer

Monitor: It would be helpful to identify the type of extrasystoles you're having by having an ekg while you're having them or wearing a holter monitor for 24 hours  as an outpatient and seeing the extra beats on the tape. In the meantime avoid caffeine, alcohol, chocolate and minimize stress. If you have no heart muscle or valve problems, you're most likely having benign single  premature beats.

Question 3

i had racing heart and had a holter monitor and ecg and electrocardiogram test that shows nothing bad  but now after 2 years i started experiencing skipped heart beats especially if i'm climbing the stairs, scared to exercise, should i be worried ?

Accepted Answer

Worry does not help.: What was true 2 yrs ago does not apply now. Your symptoms may be due to simple premature beats. The first step is to get evaluated. If you have premature beats with no underlying heart problem reassurance may be all you need. Avoid coffee, tea, alcohol or other stimulants. If you have a heart problem, it should be evaluated by a cardiologist.

Question 4

skipped heart beat is it like thumpping?

Accepted Answer

Heart rhythm is: Supposed to be regular, an early beat may cause a pause, but these can be started from atrial sources (flutter, fibrillation or pac's) or ventricle, pvc's.  These usually are uncomfortable, but thumping is not how i would describe...But it might be, .

Question 5

are pvcs the common cause of skipped heart beats?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Premature ventricular contractions (PVC) is the technical term for skip beats.

Question 6

can being very tired cause a skipped heart beat? is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Usually benign: If causing symptoms should see your doc for an evaluation. They usually are not a problem but for an occasional patient there is a real problem. Can't tell without seeing the patient.

Question 7

ate something really salty and had a lot of pvcs / skipped heart beats that night. could this be related?

Accepted Answer

Skipped heart beats: Electrolyte imbalance can cause cardiac irregularities, Potassium and magnesium are well known for that, not particularly with sodium. Alcohol, caffeine and chocolate can cause skipped beats too..

Question 8

friend 32male is overweight with skipping pulse beat, loud heart beat and skipped heart beat. what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Irregular heartbeat: An irregular pulse is usually due to irregular heartbeat which in turn is often due to benign variation in electrical activity of the heart.  This is particularly true if not accompanied by other cardiac symptoms, progressive nature or exertional symptoms.  However, an ekg is appropriate and required if any other symptoms are present.

Question 9

constant skipped heart beats for two weeks dr put me on atenolol should i be worried about these is that a good drug for them?

Accepted Answer

Yes: atenolol is a good drug -- but skip beats oftentimes related to diet, nutrition, and electrolytes abnormality

Question 10

does a skipped heart beat make you cough automatically? does it feel as if the heart is gurgling? just had that feeling in my chest for a second.

Accepted Answer

No: Skipped or premature bests do not automatically make you cough.

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What to do if i get skipped heart beats when i exercise, should i continue?

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I had skipped heart beats and went to a doctor and the ekg test came back fine, but my heart still skips occasionally, unsure why?

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I had racing heart and had a holter monitor and ecg and electrocardiogram test that shows nothing bad but now after 2 years i started experiencing skipped heart beats especially if i'm climbing the stairs, scared to exercise, should i be worried ?

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Skipped heart beat is it like thumpping?

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Are pvcs the common cause of skipped heart beats?

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Can being very tired cause a skipped heart beat? is it dangerous?

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Ate something really salty and had a lot of pvcs / skipped heart beats that night. could this be related?

A member asked:

Friend 32male is overweight with skipping pulse beat, loud heart beat and skipped heart beat. what's wrong?

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Constant skipped heart beats for two weeks dr put me on atenolol should i be worried about these is that a good drug for them?

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Does a skipped heart beat make you cough automatically? does it feel as if the heart is gurgling? just had that feeling in my chest for a second.

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