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Several skipped beats per minute for days! pcp says it is stress and anxiety. any thoughts?severe cardiac anxiety! stressful life with an ill child.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Skipped beats: While your problem may be due to stress drinking too much coffee on colas containing caffeine. Also eating too much cholate or drinking power drinks may also be harmful

Answered 8/31/2014

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