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Can improper breathing habits while being anxious trigger pvc's or a irregular heartbeat?

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Dr. Edgardo Ordonez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

PVC's: There are many causes of pvc's and stress and stressful conditions is one of them. Other causes may be related to heart or thyroid problems, lack of sleep, electrolyte abnormalities, caffeine, nicotine, recreational drugs, and stimulant medications.

Answered 3/17/2015

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