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Episode where it felt like a pvc then a pause. longer than normal pvc. i checked my pulse and there was nothing for atleast 20 sec light headed?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Pause: If you really had a pulseless /20sec., that would be very abnormal. You should be checked and perhaps have a holter monitor to see if that really is happening.

Answered 8/26/2015

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A member asked:

Episode where it felt like a pvc then a pause. longer than normal pvc. i checked my pulse and there was nothing for atleast 20 sec light headed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

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