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Every hour get this strong thud in my chest like heart sink / drop feeling, then pause and then normal heart rhythm resumes while sitting, pvc? nrmal?

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

It could be: pvc or atrial in origin. See your doctor . You nee 24 hours holter monitor attached to your body to determine what kind o rythm disturbance you have. You may need also an echo.

Dr Sneid agreed

Answered 4/20/2015

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A member asked:

Every hour get this strong thud in my chest like heart sink / drop feeling, then pause and then normal heart rhythm resumes while sitting, pvc? nrmal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Dr Sneid agreed

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