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A member asked:

Is it normal for my heart to stop when i'm active? when this happens my beat speeds and then the pause lasts about 5 seconds per stop.

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See a doctor: Normally, the heart rate increases with exercise. Although the rate can vary, your heart should not "pause". Pseudo your doctor, who may want to monitor your heart during exercise to see what is happening.

Answered 5/3/2014

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