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Is it normal to ectopic heart beat then nothing for say a few months then thay return again and can worry or anxiety be a reason thanks?

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Dr. Jay Dinerman answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Not usually. : Typically stress/anxiety causes the heart to race by activating the "adrenaline" part of the nervous system. This may also cause the frequency of ectopic beats to increase.

Answered 4/7/2014

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A member asked:

Is it normal to ectopic heart beat then nothing for say a few months then thay return again and can worry or anxiety be a reason thanks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Dinerman answered

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