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Cardiologist says i have premature irregular beats but i know the monitor didn't catch the really fast twitching heart beats.what are those?

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Dr. James Chapman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

PAC, PVC: A momentary feeling of a skipped beat is usually actually an early beat from the upper chambers (premature atrial), or lower chamber (premature ventricular). If it last longer than a single heart beat, it may represent a tachycardia. A longer duration heart monitor, such as an event recorder may be needed to actually catch it. Ask your cardiologist if this is necessary.

Answered 10/30/2013

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