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I get this feeling like something hits my chest lightly on the heart. i check my pulse, there is a skip/pause while i get this feeling. is it pvc's?

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Dr. Tonga Nfor answered

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Yes: Sounds like a pvc. Typically it's not dangerous except occurs very often.

Answered 9/19/2019

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A member asked:

I get this feeling like something hits my chest lightly on the heart. i check my pulse, there is a skip/pause while i get this feeling. is it pvc's?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tonga Nfor answered

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