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I had a 24 ecg and it showed 158 benign ectopic beats. i get dizzy spells, have indigestion and feel tried a lot, is this normal?
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Not normal: It's not normal and it's unrelated to your heart rhythm.
Answered 6/24/2014
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No: Thats a lot of premature/ectopic beats. Suggest following up with cardiologist. But overall this should be put in context with your other signs, symptoms and physical exam findings along with blood work too.
Answered 6/24/2014
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