Question 1

what does it mean when your heart skips a beat?

Accepted Answer

Ectopy: The heart beats by electrical conduction system through the cardiac muscles - sometimes it can skip a beat or beat irregularly - these are known as arrythmias. There are benign kinds (such as psvt, pvc)  and more dangerous kinds such as atrial fibrillation. An ekg will give you the answer.

Question 2

what does it mean when your heart skips a beat or a couple of beats or pauses a couple of times?

Accepted Answer

: It is called ectopic heart beats and it is not uncommon. Certain food or drink can precipitate ectopic beats such as strong coffee or tea.  If you are healthy then there is nothing to concern, just identify and avoid the triggers. However, if you have underlying medical problems such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, thyroid disorder, etc., you should be evaluated by your family doctor.

Question 3

i've been having palpitations for a while now. it comes suddenly and my heart skips a beat and starts beating really really fast?

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: You should see a doctor. You may need a heart monitor for a few weeks, or until you have an episode, so it can be determined what your heart is doing during these episodes. You may be having an arrhythmia, like supraventricular tachycardia, which is easily treated once diagnosed. Typically, medicine will control it. So, see your doctor and get this test done. Best of luck to you!

Question 4

if seeing someone i love make my heart skip a beat, does that mean i have an arrhythmia?

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Yes: Technically it may be called arrhythmia but it is very common. It is normal to have at least five extra beats per minute. Just to make sure you don't have anything else i would get an EKG and consider a holter monitor but sometimes simply by listening your heart a physician may diagnose extra beats ( PVC or apc) or atrial  or other arrhythmias that may require treatment.

Question 5

sometimes i suddenly get palpitations! like my heart skips a beat! 112 bpm when lay down. should i tell my gp?

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Yes.: An EKG and Holter monitor are non-invasive and can give good information. Lab may be needed for Ca, Mg and K levels if you are on other meds or have loose stools. Treatment at home that works well is Mg (magnesium). For skip beats etc. I use Mag Glycinate or Mag Maleate @ 200 mg 3x/d. [this can cause loose stools so you might only tolerate 400 mg. You can easily take 800 mg. This helps 90% of

Question 6

always get heart palpitations when im running or doing exercises like my heart skips a beat then beats hard for a second. how to.stop.this?

Accepted Answer

Medical check up to : Palpiations are often caused by irregular heart beats what you describe is very likely due to extra beats which can be best confirmed by your doctor who will likely do an ekg to confirm the nature and degree of abnormailty. In young people this can be caused by excess of coffee use or any caffeine containing drinks like coca cola . Alcohol can also bring them on.

Question 7

i am experiencing frequent heart palpitations (heart skips a beat) for the past month and lightheadedness upon standing. no new medications taken.

Accepted Answer

Palpitations: Palpitations with lightheadedness upon standing - this could be due to something with the thyroid, electrolytes, heart rhythm abnormality. I suggest you do see a physician for a check of blood work, EKG and blood pressure prone and supine.

Question 8

when i wake up from sleeping my heart rate is around 50s and during that time i exprience heart palpitations my heart skips a beat for 2 seconds and i get panick attack?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to explain: See a doctor for baseline cardiac tests &amp; exam. Skipped beats may be benign.I can not explain how you feel palpitations when heart rate is 50s

Question 9

what could lead to arrhythmia even on healthy beating hearts?

Accepted Answer

Palpitations: Palpitations have many causes from anxiety through anatomic and physiologic abnormalities. The feeling of bounding usually relates to the volume of blood pumped with each palpitation. There is no simple single answer for the question. If you're bothered by the feeling should consult a dr. To see if the problem can be clarified.

Question 10

can palpitations or an arrhythmia cause brief, severe, and rhythmic pain in the heart?

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Yes, : Symptoms can vary, depending on the severity of the condition. If the arrhythmia is intermittent and comes and goes, the symptoms develop suddenly, and can go just as suddenly. Symptoms can include:
palpitations (an abnormal awareness of your heartbeat). But note: sensations of palpitations are also common in people who do not have an arrhythmia.

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What does it mean when your heart skips a beat or a couple of beats or pauses a couple of times?

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I've been having palpitations for a while now. it comes suddenly and my heart skips a beat and starts beating really really fast?

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If seeing someone i love make my heart skip a beat, does that mean i have an arrhythmia?

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Sometimes i suddenly get palpitations! like my heart skips a beat! 112 bpm when lay down. should i tell my gp?

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Always get heart palpitations when im running or doing exercises like my heart skips a beat then beats hard for a second. how to.stop.this?

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I am experiencing frequent heart palpitations (heart skips a beat) for the past month and lightheadedness upon standing. no new medications taken.

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When i wake up from sleeping my heart rate is around 50s and during that time i exprience heart palpitations my heart skips a beat for 2 seconds and i get panick attack?

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What could lead to arrhythmia even on healthy beating hearts?

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Can palpitations or an arrhythmia cause brief, severe, and rhythmic pain in the heart?

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