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Noticed my heart pulse when felt lately has been beating then does a quick pause then continues. what is this medically called? serious? i'm worried.
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Arrythmia: There are different types of irregular heart rhythm. The only way to determine is by doing ekg/ holter monitor. These are devices that monitors heart rhythm. See your physician.
Answered 1/29/2014
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Too vague a: Description. Easiest to just see your doctor for an ekg.
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